Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i5-9600K or Intel Core i5-9600K – 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 i5-9600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 7000
9 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-9600K Name Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-9600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700K is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
6 Threads 8
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-9600K 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 i7-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700K 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9600K 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 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 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
260 $ Release price 350 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake S
9.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 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 i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
23045
23045
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
18702
18702

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
7301
7301
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
6055
6055

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
6244
6244
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5149
5149

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
5643
5643
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5130
5130
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
5065
5065

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4873
4873
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
4755
4755

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
2882
2882
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2523
2523

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
2624
2624
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2257
2257

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1561
1561
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1463
1463

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1276
1276
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1216
1216

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1244
1244
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1229
1229

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
1165
1165
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
995
995

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
481
481
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
466
466

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
335.8
335.8
Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
318.4
318.4

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9600K
6C 6T @ 3.7 GHz
204
204
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
200
200