Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600K outperforms Core i7-975 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8600K is 3047 days newer than Core i7-975.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-975
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Performs up to 9% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-975 - 169 vs 155 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-975 - 95 vs 130 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
169
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.19/FPS
100%
Price, €
€201.27
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-975 | vs | Intel Core i5-8600K |
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Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 Extreme | Collection | Core i5 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 95 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |