Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-7700K
34.5Single-core34.5
30Multi-core28
29.1Gaming27.5
8 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-8600K scores 31.1 against 29.8 for Intel Core i7-7700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-8600K edges ahead in Multi-core and gaming, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 26% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,800 vs 5,400
- 13% higher L3 cache: 9 MB vs 8 MB
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K
- 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
- 17% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 91 W+4% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 8+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB+13% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,480 | 1,520+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400+9% | 4,950 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,210+3% | 1,180 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800+26% | 5,400 |
| PassMark | 10,600+9% | 9,700 |
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