The Core i7-7700K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7500, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $94.88 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7500
- Up to 56% cheaper – $74.00 vs $168.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 65 vs 91 Watts
Core i7-7700K vs Core i5-7500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$168.88
43%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
44%
Core i7-7700K vs Core i5-7500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i5-7500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i5-7500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-7500
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 91 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
