Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-8700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-8700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 363 days older than the cheaper Core i7-8700.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 0% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-8700 - 298 vs 297 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Up to 9% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$328.88 vs CA$359.88
- Up to 8% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-7700K - CA$1.11 vs CA$1.21 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
298
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
91%
Price, CA$
CA$359.88
91%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$359.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6217 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
FPS
297
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.11/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$328.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$328.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6217 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |