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Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-7700K

Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-7700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12290 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for CA$359.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12290 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12290 minutes ago

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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$359.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12290 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-8700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-8700K is 275 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Up to 13% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$314.0 vs CA$359.88
  • Up to 13% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-7700K - CA$1.49 vs CA$1.71 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 91 vs 95 Watts
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Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

211

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.49/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$314

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12290 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

211

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.71/FPS

87%

Price, CA$

CA$359.88

87%

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

Buy for CA$359.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12290 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

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

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

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

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

99%

Multi-Core

5105

79%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i7-7700K

Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateJan 3rd, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
95 WTDP
91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0xMultiplier
42.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsHD 630
YesOverclockableYes

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