How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-10600K scores 36.3/100 overall; Intel Core i7-7700K scores 29.8/100. Intel Core i5-10600K wins 13 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-7700K wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-10600K and the Intel Core i7-7700K?

Intel Core i5-10600K advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 28; 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB; 70% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 5,400; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; Lower launch price: $262 vs $339. Intel Core i7-7700K advantages: 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-10600K or Intel Core i7-7700K?

Intel Core i5-10600K launched cheaper at $262, versus $339 for the Intel Core i7-7700K.

Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i7-7700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-10600K

$262

Intel

Intel Core i7-7700K

$339

36.4Single-core34.5

34.7Multi-core28

39.2Gamingspec-based27.5

13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+2). Intel Core i7-7700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K

Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 28
100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
70% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 5,400
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
Lower launch price: $262 vs $339

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K

27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-7700K
Announced	2020	2017
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1151
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Base TDP	125 W	91 W+27%
Max turbo power	182 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes
Cooler included	No	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-7700K
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+50%	8
Base clock	4.1 GHz	4.2 GHz+2%
Boost clock	4.8 GHz+7%	4.5 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB+50%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+50%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-7700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	1,200 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-7700K
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory	128 GB+100%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-7700K
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-10600K versus Intel Core i7-7700K
Spec	Intel Core i5-10600K	Intel Core i7-7700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,560+3%Bottom 33%	1,520Bottom 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,500+31%Bottom 31%	4,950Bottom 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,230+4%Bottom 25%	1,180Bottom 23%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,200+70%Bottom 32%	5,400Bottom 17%
PassMark	14,500+49%Bottom 26%	9,700Bottom 16%

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