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
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) |
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Name | Intel Core i5-8600 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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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 | |
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Essentials |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Graphics image quality |
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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 |
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DirectX | 12 | 12 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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™) |