How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-8600K scores 31.1/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-8600K wins 15 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-8600K and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-8600K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 23; Stronger Multi-core score: 30 vs 25; Stronger gaming score: 29 vs 24; 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB; 66% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,800 vs 4,100; Lower launch price: $257 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6; 19% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 95 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-8600K or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-8600K launched cheaper at $257, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-3770

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-8600K

$257

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

34.5Single-core22.5

30Multi-core24.5

29.1Gaming23.8

15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-8600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.1 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+12) and Multi-core (+6). Intel Core i7-3770 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 i5-8600K

Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 23
Stronger Multi-core score: 30 vs 25
Stronger gaming score: 29 vs 24
100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
66% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,800 vs 4,100
Lower launch price: $257 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
19% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 95 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-8600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2017	2012
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1155
Process	14 nm+36%	22 nm
Base TDP	95 W	77 W+19%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	No	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-8600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	6	8+33%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	4.3 GHz+10%	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB+50%	1 MB
L3 cache	9 MB+13%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-8600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	1,150 MHz	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-8600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR3-1600
Max memory	64 GB+100%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-8600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-8600K versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,480+35%Top 69%	1,100Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	5,400+52%Top 71%	3,550Top 88%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,210+23%Top 71%	980Top 88%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	6,800+66%Top 73%	4,100Top 89%
PassMark	10,600+51%Top 77%	7,000Top 88%

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