Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 275 days older than the cheaper Core i5-8600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 0% better in Valorant than Core i5-8600K - 794 vs 792 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 91 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $101.64 vs $171.83
- Up to 42% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-7700K - $0.14 vs $0.24 per FPS
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €190.73 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 21 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
792
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.14/FPS
100%
Price, €
€112.82
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €112.82 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 21 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i5-8600K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
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 | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |