Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Pentium J2850

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Intel Core i7-7700K or Intel Core i7-7700K – 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 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.
The Intel Pentium J2850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium J2850, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7700K Name Intel Pentium J2850
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
7 Generation 6
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Pentium J2000/N3500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Pentium J2850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium J2850 is 2.41 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.67 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.67 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Frequency 2.41 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.67 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium J2850 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium J2850 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.69 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2013
12 Direct X 11.2
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 32
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 4
9.5 Generation 7
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700K 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 Pentium J2850 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Bay Trail
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1170
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
350 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5149
5149
Intel Pentium J2850
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
554
554

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719
Intel Pentium J2850
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
740
740

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1463
1463
Intel Pentium J2850
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
178
178