Intel Core i5-7600K | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-7600K and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-7600K 4 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Core i 7000 (17) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Kaby Lake S | Architecture | Kryo 468 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-6600K | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
Intel Core i5-8600K | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-7600K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 clocks with 2.55 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.55 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 2.55 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-7600K, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-7600K has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-7600K has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 8 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1151 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
270 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-7600K | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
Unknown | Unknown |