Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700 is 363 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-8700 - $65.07 vs $146.23
- Up to 53% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-8700 - $0.52 vs $1.1 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 6% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i5-7500 - 147 vs 139 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500 - 12 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
139
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.52/FPS
100%
Price, €
€72.23
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7500 | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |