Intel Core i5-8600 vs Intel Core i7-7700K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-8600 and Intel Core i7-7700K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8600

  • CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
  • Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 13% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Around 40% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 91 Watt
  • Around 3% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9973 vs 9647
  • Around 6% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5043 vs 4751
  • Around 55% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 5392 vs 3469
Specifications (specs)
Launch date February 2018 vs 3 January 2017
Number of cores 6 vs 4
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) vs 256 KB
L2 cache 256 KB (per core) vs 1 MB
L3 cache 9216 KB (shared) vs 8 MB
Maximum memory size 128 GB vs 64 GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt vs 91 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 9973 vs 9647
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 5043 vs 4751
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 5392 vs 3469

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2 more threads: 8 vs 6
  • Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 4.30 GHz
  • Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2718 vs 2581
  • Around 10% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1239 vs 1129
  • Around 3% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2080 vs 2012
  • Around 60% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4346 vs 2714
  • Around 71% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 7222 vs 4235
  • Around 3% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2080 vs 2012
  • Around 60% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4346 vs 2714
  • Around 71% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 7222 vs 4235
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of threads 8 vs 6
Maximum frequency 4.50 GHz vs 4.30 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2718 vs 2581
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1239 vs 1129
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 2080 vs 2012
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 4346 vs 2714
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 7222 vs 4235
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 2080 vs 2012
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 4346 vs 2714
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 7222 vs 4235

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-8600
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7700K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2581
2718
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
9973
9647
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1129
1239
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
5043
4751
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score
CPU 1
CPU 2
5392
3469
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2012
2080
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2714
4346
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4235
7222
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2012
2080
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2714
4346
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4235
7222
Name Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i7-7700K
PassMark - Single thread mark 2581 2718
PassMark - CPU mark 9973 9647
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1129 1239
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 5043 4751
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 5392 3469
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 2012 2080
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2714 4346
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 4235 7222
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 2012 2080
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2714 4346
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 4235 7222
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 6.484
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 105.712
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.816
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 3.196
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 8.073

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i5-8600 Intel Core i7-7700K

Essentials

Architecture codename Coffee Lake Kaby Lake
Launch date February 2018 3 January 2017
Place in performance rating 992 991
Price now $244.47 $354.49
Processor Number i5-8600 i7-7700K
Series 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Launched Launched
Value for money (0-100) 15.20 10.00
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Launch price (MSRP) $339

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.10 GHz 4.20 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3 8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) 256 KB
L2 cache 256 KB (per core) 1 MB
L3 cache 9216 KB (shared) 8 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C 72 °C
Maximum core temperature 100°C 100°C
Maximum frequency 4.30 GHz 4.50 GHz
Number of cores 6 4
Number of threads 6 8
Number of QPI Links 0
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 128 GB 64 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2666 DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V

Graphics

Device ID 0x3E92 0x5912
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.15 GHz 1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB 64 GB
Processor graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 630 Intel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics max frequency 1.15 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 3 3

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz 4096x2304@24Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.5

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1151 FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 91 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015C (65W) PCG 2015D (130W)

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)