I7-7700 vs I7-8700 Processors comparison.

[hariku.kibi]

Hello! I just want to know which one is better for both gaming (not 4k gaming) and video editing+rendering.

- Intel core i7-7700(7th gen, 8mb cache, 3.60ghz up to 4.20 ghz) https://ark.intel.com/products/97128/Intel-Core-i7-7700-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_20-GHz

- Intel core i7-8700k(8th gen, 12mb cache, 3.70 ghz up to 4.70 ghz)  https://ark.intel.com/products/126684/Intel-Core-i7-8700K-Processor-12M-Cache-up-to-4_70-GHz

I also wondering that, do I really need 6 cores from i7-8700k for normal gaming and video editing? The i7-7700 is cheaper, but have less core at 4 cores.

 

[Hellfire13]

The 8700k is worth the extra juice. Games are moving towards more core utilization, and it is why Intel has moved to higher core counts after so many years on their mainstream lineup. Moreover, for video editing you will need the extra fire power.
7700 is a dead platform now. The 8700k will not only perform better, but will last you much longer as well.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-8700K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-7700/3937vs3887

 

[jpe1701]

I agree the 8700k would be worth it, but if you are not gaming at high refresh rates, Ryzen is another alternative. The 1700x has been on sale for a while at $279 here in the US anyways, and it has 8 cores with 16 threads. The 8700k keeps pace or beats it with better IPC and higher clocks but the Ryzen is no slouch.

 

[Power94]

i tell you from my experience 8700k is the better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHAv5EUXb4s&t=5s

 

[rgd1101]

why not the 8700(without k)?

 

[hariku.kibi]

I've looked up the i7-8700. It's very interesting, low price and lower TDP.

 

[TJ Hooker]

In case you're not aware, the CPUs that end with "K" are the unlocked models which can be overclocked (with a Z-series motherboard), and don't come with stock coolers. They also have a little higher stock clocks than their non-K equivalent. They usually have higher TDPs, and cost more.

Comparing a 7700 to an 8700 (non-K) is a more apples to apples comparison than comparing to an 8700k.