Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-8700K
34.5Single-core37.3
30Multi-core34.7
29.1Gaming38.5
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.4 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+9) and Multi-core (+5). 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
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 29
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 6,800
- 33% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 9 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 12+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 12 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz+4% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,480Top 69% | 1,560+5%Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400Top 71% | 6,800+26%Top 59% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,210Top 71% | 1,270+5%Top 63% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800Top 73% | 9,200+35%Top 61% |
| PassMark | 10,600Top 77% | 13,900+31%Top 68% |
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