Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i7-7700K vs Core i5-9500

Core i7-7700K vs Core i5-9500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73998 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-9500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500)

Buy for CA$203.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73998 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73998 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i5-9500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500)

Buy for CA$203.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73998 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 654 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9500.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i5-9500 - 110 vs 108 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9500 - 8 vs 6 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9500

  • Up to 33% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$203.03 vs CA$304.95
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
This is a free version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

110

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$304.95

66%

FPS Winner

Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73998 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Core i5-9500

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

108

98.18181818181819%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$203.03

100%

Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500)

Buy for CA$203.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73998 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Core i5-9500

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

100%

Intel Core i5-9500 Logo
Core i5-9500

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1468

93.44366645448758%

Multi-Core

4990

97.74730656219393%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Intel Core i7-7700K

vs
Intel Core i5-9500 Logo

Intel Core i5-9500

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Kaby LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8
Threads6
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
91 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
42.0x
Multiplier30.0x
HD 630Integrated GraphicsUHD 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2024 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.