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Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-11600

Core i7-8700K vs Core i5-11600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 526 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600

2.8 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-11600 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.8GHz Tuboboost: 4.8GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600

Buy for 148.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 526 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 526 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600

2.8 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-11600 Logo
Intel Core i5-11600 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.8GHz Tuboboost: 4.8GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600

Buy for 148.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 526 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-11600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-11600 is 1258 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-11600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600

  • Performs up to 4% better in Halo Infinite than Core i7-8700K - 169 vs 163 FPS
  • Up to 54% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - €148.12 vs €321.4
  • Up to 55% better value when playing Halo Infinite than Core i7-8700K - €0.88 vs €1.97 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Halo Infinite.
Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

163

96%

Value, €/FPS

€1.97/FPS

44%

Price, €

€321.4

46%

Intel Core i7-8700K Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu, 6 core, 3.70 GHz)

Buy for 321.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 526 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-11600 Logo
Core i5-11600

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

169

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.88/FPS

100%

Price, €

€148.12

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-11600 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.8GHz Tuboboost: 4.8GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600

Buy for 148.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 526 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 i5-11600 Logo
Core i5-11600

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

74%

Multi-Core

6443

78%

Intel Core i5-11600 Logo
Core i5-11600

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2122

100%

Multi-Core

8188

100%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i5-11600 Logo

Intel Core i5-11600

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier28.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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