Intel Core i3-8350K vs Intel Core i5-7600K

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Intel Core i3-8350K or Intel Core i3-8350K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-8350K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8350K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7600K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 8000 Group Intel Core i 7000
8 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-8350K Name Intel Core i5-7600K
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8350K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8350K is 4.0 GHz
The Intel Core i5-7600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7600K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 4.2 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8350K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8350K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-7600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7600K uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8350K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-7600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
170 $ Release price 270 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
14153
14153
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
13548
13548

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4483
4483
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
4260
4260

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
4326
4326
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4278
4278

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
3855
3855
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
3855
3855

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1794
1794
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1781
1781

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1711
1711
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1589
1589

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1426
1426
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1420
1420

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1174
1174
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1172
1172

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
717
717
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
684
684

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
447
447
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
433
433

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
179
179
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
171
171