Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 826 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-6500 - 259 vs 255 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - CA$118.88 vs CA$314.0
- Up to 61% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-8700K - CA$0.47 vs CA$1.21 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
259
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
38%
Price, CA$
CA$314
37%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$314 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3040 minutes ago
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
255
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.47/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3041 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700K | vs | Intel Core i5-6500 |
---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |