i7-8706G vs i5-7600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7600
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.11
Core i7-8706G
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
4.77
+16.1%

Core i7-8706G outperforms Core i5-7600 by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14031263
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.00no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i7
Power efficiency5.986.94
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Kaby Lake G (2018)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)7 January 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$224no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3531
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA2270
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP++
Smart Responseno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2160 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2160 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes168

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-7600 4.11
i7-8706G 4.77
+16.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-7600 6535
i7-8706G 7580
+16%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.11 4.77
Recency 3 January 2017 7 January 2018
Threads 4 8

i7-8706G has a 16.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more threads.

The Core i7-8706G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-7600 is a desktop processor while Core i7-8706G is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7600 and Core i7-8706G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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