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Core i5-7600 vs Core i5-6600K

Core i5-7600 vs Core i5-6600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core I5-6600K Processor (3.5 GHz, 6 M Cache, LGA1151)

Buy for £138.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-6600K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Intel Core I5-6600K Processor (3.5 GHz, 6 M Cache, LGA1151)

Buy for £138.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 551 days older than the cheaper Core i5-7600.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600

  • Up to 7% cheaper than Core i5-6600K - £128.88 vs £138.88
  • Up to 6% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i5-6600K - £0.47 vs £0.5 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K

  • Performs up to 0% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-7600 - 278 vs 277 FPS
This is a free version of Apex Legends.
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-7600 Logo
Core i5-7600

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

277

99%

Value, £/FPS

£0.47/FPS

100%

Price, £

£128.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-7600 3.5 GHz QuadCore 6 Mb Cache CPU - Black

Buy for £128.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


FPS

278

100%

Value, £/FPS

£0.5/FPS

94%

Price, £

£138.88

92%

FPS Winner

Intel Core I5-6600K Processor (3.5 GHz, 6 M Cache, LGA1151)

Buy for £138.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-7600 Logo
Core i5-7600

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-7600 Logo
Core i5-7600

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1373

96%

Multi-Core

3812

95%

Intel Core i5-6600K Logo
Core i5-6600K

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015


Single-Core

1419

100%

Multi-Core

4012

100%

Intel Core i5-7600 Logo

Intel Core i5-7600

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Intel Core i5-6600K

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateJul 2nd, 2015
Core i5CollectionCore i5
Kaby LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads4
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
65 W
TDP91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
35.0xMultiplier35.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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