Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-9600K is 654 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-9600K - 91 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Core i7-7700K - 191 vs 190 FPS
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$212.1 vs CA$304.95
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1571
91.76401869158879%
Multi-Core
5105
78.92702535559678%
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i5-9600K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |