Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 275 days older than the cheaper Core i5-8600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 0% better in Resident Evil Village than Core i5-8600K - 303 vs 302 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 91 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 8 vs 6 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $148.49 vs $230.0
- Up to 36% better value when playing Resident Evil Village than Core i7-7700K - $0.49 vs $0.76 per FPS
Resident Evil Village
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Buy for $230 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4297 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
302
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.49/FPS
100%
Price, $
$148.49
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $148.49 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4298 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i5-8600K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |