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Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-6700K

Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-6700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8 GHz QuadCore 6 MB Cache CPU - Black

Buy for £158.88 on Amazon

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Updated 57 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core I7-6700K Processor (4 GHz, 8 M Cache, LGA1151)

Buy for £188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8 GHz QuadCore 6 MB Cache CPU - Black

Buy for £158.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core I7-6700K Processor (4 GHz, 8 M Cache, LGA1151)

Buy for £188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7600K is 521 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K

  • Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-6700K - £158.88 vs £188.88
  • Up to 16% better value when playing Remnant II than Core i7-6700K - £1.79 vs £2.12 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Remnant II.
Remnant II

Remnant II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

89

100%

Value, £/FPS

£1.79/FPS

100%

Price, £

£158.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8 GHz QuadCore 6 MB Cache CPU - Black

Buy for £158.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

89

100%

Value, £/FPS

£2.12/FPS

84%

Price, £

£188.88

84%

Intel Core I7-6700K Processor (4 GHz, 8 M Cache, LGA1151)

Buy for £188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-7600K Logo
Core i5-7600K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1507

100%

Multi-Core

4226

86%

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

98%

Multi-Core

4897

100%

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Intel Core i5-7600K

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Intel Core i7-6700K

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateAug 1st, 2015
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
3.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
91 WTDP91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
38.0xMultiplier
40.0x
HD 630Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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