The Core i7-7700HQ is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-7700HQ
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 53% less energy – 45 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
The Core i7-7700HQ is better in every way
Core i7-7700HQ vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700HQ
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
94%
Min 1% FPS
114
95%
Price, €
€146.88
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.85/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700HQ vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7700HQ vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700HQ vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700HQ
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700HQ | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $378.00 | MSRP | $216.00 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
45 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3, DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
