Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 407 days older than the cheaper Core i5-8600.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 1% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-8600 - 495 vs 490 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600 - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $113.33 vs $167.44
- Up to 32% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i7-7700K - $0.26 vs $0.38 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Buy for €185.86 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 56 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
FPS
490
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Price, €
€125.8
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €125.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 57 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i5-8600 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |