Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-8700
34.5Single-core35.3
30Multi-core33.3
29.1Gamingspec-based37.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+3) and single-core (+1). Intel Core i5-8600K 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
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 30
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 9 MB
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 24% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,400 vs 6,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 12+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 12 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,480Bottom 26% | 1,500+1%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400Bottom 26% | 6,400+19%Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,210Bottom 25% | 1,230+2%Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Bottom 22% | 8,400+24%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 10,600Bottom 16% | 13,000+23%Bottom 21% |
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