Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms Core i7-5930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 855 days newer than Core i7-5930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 4% better in Saints Row than Core i7-5930K - 164 vs 157 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-5930K - 91 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-5930K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-5930K | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
