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Core i7-7700 vs Core i7-8700K

Core i7-7700 vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-7700

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA 1151 100/200 Series 65W

Buy for 135.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17506 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 168.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17505 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7700

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA 1151 100/200 Series 65W

Buy for 135.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17506 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 168.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17505 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 275 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7700.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700

  • Up to 20% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - $122.11 vs $152.09
  • Up to 18% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-8700K - $0.81 vs $0.99 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 65 vs 95 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 2% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-7700 - 170 vs 167 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700 - 12 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-7700 Logo
Core i7-7700

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

167

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.81/FPS

100%

Price, €

€135.54

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-7700 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz LGA 1151 100/200 Series 65W

Buy for 135.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17506 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

170

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.99/FPS

81%

Price, €

€168.82

80%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 168.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17505 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-7700 Logo
Core i7-7700

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700 Logo
Core i7-7700

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1389

87%

Multi-Core

4460

69%

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

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Core i7-7700 Logo

Intel Core i7-7700

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Intel Core i7-8700K

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Oct 5th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
37.0x
HD 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
NoOverclockable
Yes

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