Intel Core i5-7600 vs Intel Core i5-7600K

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Intel Core i5-7600 or Intel Core i5-7600 – 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 i5-7600 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 i5-7600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7600K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-7600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 7000
7 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-7600 Name Intel Core i5-7600K
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7600 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 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
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7600 uses the Intel HD 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
Q2/2016 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 HD 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
No 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 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7600 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 6.0 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.
Q1/2017 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
235 $ Release price 270 $
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux 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 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 i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
13135
13135

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4483
4483
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
4371
4371

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4278
4278
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3719
3719

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
3855
3855
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3339
3339

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1794
1794
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1709
1709

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1420
1420
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1307
1307

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1174
1174
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1035
1035

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
717
717
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
666
666

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
179
179
Intel Core i5-7600
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
175
175