Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-7700K: which is better
Intel Core i5-8600K (desktop, 2017) against Intel Core i7-7700K (desktop, 2017): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i5-8600K is 5% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 10,134 vs 9,633).
- Core i7-7700K is 5% faster per core.
- Core i5-8600K is $37 cheaper ($73 vs $109).
- Core i5-8600K gives 58% more performance per dollar.
- Core i7-7700K has a lower TDP: 91 W vs 95 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1151 v2 and LGA1151): they need different motherboards.
| Core i5-8600K | Core i7-7700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 14.1 | 13.4 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 10,134 | 9,633 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,565 | 2,699 |
| US price | from $73 | from $109 |
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Max boost | 4.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 95 W | 91 W |
| Max power | 95 W | 91 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 / DDR3L |
| Memory speed | 2666 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1151 v2 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm (Intel) | 14 nm (Intel) |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Kaby Lake |
| Series | 8th Gen Core | 7th Gen Core |
| Release year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | HD Graphics 630 |