Intel Core i5-8600K VS Intel Core i7-7700K
intel
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-8600K
VS
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock91W
TDPIntel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i5-8600K
6/6 Cores 3.6GHz N/A Oct 2017
Intel Core i5-8600K
N/A • Oct 2017
VS
Intel Core i7-7700K
$ • Jan 2017
Intel Core i7-7700K
4/8 Cores 4.2GHz Jan 2017
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 42 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 91 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 9.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | HD 630 |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Coffee Lake) | Core i7 (Kaby Lake) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | N/A | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
1245 (+2%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
1216
Intel Core i7-7700K
Multi Core Performance
6775 (+15%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
5902
Intel Core i7-7700K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1605 (+6%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
1516
Intel Core i7-7700K
Multi Core Performance
6114 (+16%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
5290
Intel Core i7-7700K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
10202 (+6%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
9656
Intel Core i7-7700K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
90.51 FPS (+6%)
Intel Core i5-8600K
85.49 FPS
Intel Core i7-7700K
Comparison in Games (60 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+1%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K
MAX 106 FPS
MIN 95 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+1%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K
MAX 106 FPS
MIN 95 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+1%)
MAX 107 FPS
MIN 92 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K
MAX 106 FPS
MIN 95 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 71 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 71 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 71 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-7700K (+0%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Intel Core i5-8600K (+0%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 59 benchmarks across 54 games
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Intel Core i5-8600K
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Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i5-8600K
INTEL • 6/6 • 3.6GHz
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Wins
0
Avg FPS
104
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
Intel Core i7-7700K
INTEL • 4/8 • 4.2GHz
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Avg FPS
104
Min FPS
0%
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