Core i7-5775R vs Core i7-8700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700K
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.82
+79.6%

i7-8700K outperforms i7-5775R by an impressive 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking8111167
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation10.51no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-S (2017−2018)Broadwell (2015−2019)
Release date5 October 2017 (6 years ago)15 May 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359no data
Current price$220 (0.6x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus supportno data5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12288 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2182 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAMno data128 MB
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
FDIno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+no data
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
VT-ino data-
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/s29.86 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Max video memory64 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700K and Core i7-5775R.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-8700K 8.82
+79.6%
i7-5775R 4.91

Core i7-8700K outperforms Core i7-5775R by 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-8700K 13639
+79.6%
i7-5775R 7596

Core i7-8700K outperforms Core i7-5775R by 80% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-8700K 1587
+32.7%
i7-5775R 1196

Core i7-8700K outperforms Core i7-5775R by 33% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-8700K 6454
+60.9%
i7-5775R 4012

Core i7-8700K outperforms Core i7-5775R by 61% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.82 4.91
Integrated graphics card 3.09 3.92
Recency 5 October 2017 15 May 2015
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

The Core i7-8700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5775R in performance tests.


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