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Core i5-6600K vs Core i5-7600K

Core i5-6600K vs Core i5-7600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7600K Prozessor der 7. Generation (bis zu 4.20 GHz mit Intel Turbo-Boost-Technik 2.0, 6 MB Intel Smart-Cache)

Buy for 203.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 222 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Intel Core i5-7600K Prozessor der 7. Generation (bis zu 4.20 GHz mit Intel Turbo-Boost-Technik 2.0, 6 MB Intel Smart-Cache)

Buy for 203.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 222 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 551 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K

  • Up to 81% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - €39.0 vs €203.31
  • Up to 81% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i5-7600K - €0.27 vs €1.39 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i5-6600K - 146 vs 143 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Far Cry 3.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

143

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.27/FPS

100%

Price, €

€39

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz Boxed CPU

Buy for 39 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 222 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

146

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.39/FPS

19%

Price, €

€203.31

19%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K Prozessor der 7. Generation (bis zu 4.20 GHz mit Intel Turbo-Boost-Technik 2.0, 6 MB Intel Smart-Cache)

Buy for 203.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 222 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

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Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1419

94%

Multi-Core

4012

94%

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1507

100%

Multi-Core

4226

100%

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Intel Core i5-6600K

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Intel Core i5-7600K

Jul 2nd, 2015Release Date
Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i5
SkylakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads4
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
91 WTDP91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
35.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD 630
YesOverclockableYes

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