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Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-8600

Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-8600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2190 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-8600

3.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8600 Logo
Intel Core i5-8600 Desktop Processor 6 Core up to 4.3GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $135 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2191 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2190 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-8600

3.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8600 Logo
Intel Core i5-8600 Desktop Processor 6 Core up to 4.3GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $135 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2191 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-8600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 407 days older than the more expensive Core i5-8600.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K

  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i5-8600 - $51.6 vs $135.0
  • Up to 59% better value when playing Valorant than Core i5-8600 - $0.07 vs $0.17 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600 - 60 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 6 vs 4 threads
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

781

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.07/FPS

100%

Price, $

$51.6

100%

Value Winner

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2190 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8600 Logo
Core i5-8600

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018


FPS

781

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.17/FPS

41%

Price, $

$135

38%

Intel Core i5-8600 Desktop Processor 6 Core up to 4.3GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for $135 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2191 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i5-8600 Logo
Core i5-8600

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1452

99%

Multi-Core

2873

57%

Intel Core i5-8600 Logo
Core i5-8600

Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018


Single-Core

1456

100%

Multi-Core

5027

100%

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo

Intel Core i3-7350K

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Intel Core i5-8600 Logo

Intel Core i5-8600

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Feb 14th, 2018
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Kaby LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
6
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.3 GHz
60 W
TDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
42.0x
Multiplier31.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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