Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-6700
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-8600K and the Intel Core i7-6700. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 65W |
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Coffee Lake | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Intel Core i5-8600K
5
specs won
Intel Core i7-6700
1
spec won
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