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).

Intel Core i5-8600

Intel Core i7-7700K

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: 9959 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	9959 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: 2717 vs 2577
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	2717 vs 2577
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

2577

2717

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

9959

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	2577	2717
PassMark - CPU mark	9959	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	990
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™)