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Core i7-8700K vs Pentium G4560

Core i7-8700K vs Pentium G4560: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $208 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14143 minutes ago

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Intel Pentium G4560

3.5 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Pentium G4560 - 3.5 GHz - 2 cores - 4 threads - 3 MB cache - LGA1151 Socket - Box

Buy for $28.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14142 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $208 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14143 minutes ago

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Intel Pentium G4560

3.5 GHz | 2-core

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Intel Pentium G4560 - 3.5 GHz - 2 cores - 4 threads - 3 MB cache - LGA1151 Socket - Box

Buy for $28.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14142 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K outperforms the cheaper Pentium G4560 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium G4560 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700K is 275 days newer than the cheaper Pentium G4560.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 25% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Pentium G4560 - 80 vs 64 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G4560 - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Pentium G4560

  • Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - $28.55 vs $208.0
  • Up to 83% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-8700K - $0.45 vs $2.6 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 43% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 54 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

80

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.6/FPS

17%

Price, $

$208

13%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $208 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14143 minutes ago

Intel Pentium G4560 Logo
Pentium G4560

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

64

80%

Value, $/FPS

$0.45/FPS

100%

Price, $

$28.55

100%

Value Winner

Intel Pentium G4560 - 3.5 GHz - 2 cores - 4 threads - 3 MB cache - LGA1151 Socket - Box

Buy for $28.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14142 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Intel Pentium G4560 Logo
Pentium G4560

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Pentium G4560 Logo
Pentium G4560

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

707

44%

Multi-Core

1452

22%

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Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Pentium G4560 Logo

Intel Pentium G4560

Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateJan 3rd, 2017
Core i7CollectionPentium
Coffee LakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
95 WTDP
54 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 610
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-8700K or Pentium G4560

Cyberpunk 2077, 1920 x 1080, RT Overdrive

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