Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-8700K


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i5-8600K
Core i7-8700K
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Intel Core i5-8600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process technology, has 6 cores that operate in 6 threads with a nominal clock frequency of 3.6 GHz, 4.3 GHz in Turbo Boost mode. The L3 cache is 9 MB. Has a 2-channel DDR4 memory controller.
Unleash amazing experiences with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8700K processor inside your PC. This CPU is unlocked and ready to overclock—freeing you to turn up the speed for more frames per second when gaming, quicker video editing and a more seamless experience with whatever you do.
Package Size
Height
4.57 in.
4.65 in.
Width
3.98 in.
4.15 in.
Depth
1.73 in.
1.75 in.
Weight
1.3 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Details
Socket
FCLGA1151
FCLGA1151
Lithography
14 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Coffee Lake
Coffee Lake
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor
  • Putting the motherboard, RAM and processor together was very easy.
  • Super fast for business PC I built. Handles office tasks without hiccups.
  • This processor is amazing. Easy to install. Good socket type.
  • Easy enough to connect thanks to this type of socket.
  • Great processor. Was easy to install.
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor
  • Gaming and desktop performance. Good socket of this one.
  • Put this in my desktop a while back as part of a major upgrade. Works great!
  • Intel Core i7-8700K is desktop processor for gamers!
  • Using for my gaming desktop.
  • Best desktop processor on the market.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
6
6
CPU Threads
6
12
Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
4.7 GHz
Max TDP
95 W
95 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
72 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor
  • This CPU is super fast. I can play any game out right now without issue.
  • Runs cool with my Cooler Master hyper 212 evo. Great temps.
  • Used for streaming, gaming, and video editing. Amazing performance.
  • I run it overclocked with no heat issues and it is blazing fast.
  • Awesome processor, better than the i7-7700k and is easily overclocked.
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor
  • This is lightning fast on multi-core intensive processes.
  • Coming out of the box already running at 4.7GHZ on all cores is super impressive.
  • This thing is great! Good price, 6 core, and fast!
  • Extremely nice 6 core. Clocked solid to 5 GHz.
  • Multitasking is great for 6 cores/12 threads.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
192 kB
64 kB
L2 Cache Size
1500 kB
256 kB
L3 Cache Size
9000 kB
12000 kB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
41.6 GB/s
41.6 GB/s

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor
  • Works very well with a 1060 6gb graphics card and 32GB memory.
  • 6 cores @ 3.6 ghz w/ a 9mb cache. This will handle any gaming needs for years to come.
  • Never had any problems with it. Works fantastic out of the box. Great memory specs.
  • No processor / memory compatibility issues.
  • Powerful, quicker in some tasks on my pc gaming. Good type of memory.
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor
  • The memory at 4000 MHz for stability. Fastest computer I have ever built.
  • Got this for a new gaming rig I was setting up. Good memory.
  • Windows 10 is quick, boot times are exceptional and video rendering is much quicker now. Massive cache. Great memory.
  • Best CPU with good memory I have owned.
  • When the temperature reaches 70-80 degree (C') CPU become a useless piece of silicone.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
12
12
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI
DP/eDP/HDMI/DVI
Graphics Video Max Memory
64 GB
64 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1150 MHz
1200 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
UHD Graphics 630

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-8700K

Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer

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