The Intel Core i5-7600K (91W) Review: The More Amenable Mainstream Performer
by Ian Cutress on January 3, 2017 12:01 PM ESTProfessional Performance: Windows
Agisoft Photoscan – 2D to 3D Image Manipulation: link
Agisoft Photoscan creates 3D models from 2D images, a process which is very computationally expensive. The algorithm is split into four distinct phases, and different phases of the model reconstruction require either fast memory, fast IPC, more cores, or even OpenCL compute devices to hand. Agisoft supplied us with a special version of the software to script the process, where we take 50 images of a stately home and convert it into a medium quality model. This benchmark typically takes around 15-20 minutes on a high end PC on the CPU alone, with GPUs reducing the time.
Here we report the overall time to complete the test – sub-test results can be found in Bench.
The Core i5-7600K does well in the sub-tests that are more IPC dependent, but there are more sub-tests that revolve around threads and frequency and pure single-core grunt. As a result the i5-7600K pretty much matches the i5-6600K for performance.
Cinebench R15
Cinebench is a benchmark based around Cinema 4D, and is fairly well known among enthusiasts for stressing the CPU for a provided workload. Results are given as a score, where higher is better.
All the Kaby Lake processors seem to do well in CB15 single threaded performance, given that all the K-processors can reach 4.2 GHz or higher one way or another. This puts the i5-7600K on par with Devil’s Canyon when we factor in the IPC change as well.
Common consensus is that CB15 scales with threads, however the Core i5-7600K sits above the Core i7-2600K thanks to frequency and IPC gains over the years.
HandBrake v0.9.9: link
For HandBrake, we take two videos (a 2h20 640x266 DVD rip and a 10min double UHD 3840x4320 animation short) and convert them to x264 format in an MP4 container. Results are given in terms of the frames per second processed, and HandBrake uses as many threads as possible.
Both the HandBrake tests essentially mirror what we saw in CB15 – the Core i5-7600K is there or thereabouts when frequency is the main factor, and when we stick a register-heavy threaded situation in the path, the effect from not having hyperthreading compared to the Core i7-7700K is relatively muted – in this case the i7 is only +20% performance over the i5, despite costing nearly 50% more.
Hybrid x265
Hybrid is a new benchmark, where we take a 4K 1500 frame video and convert it into an x265 format without audio. Results are given in frames per second.
Our Hybrid test is somewhat similar to the HandBrake HQ test, showing the fact that heavy threads reduce the efficacy of hyperthreads.
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FourEyedGeek - Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - link
Wow, such a rebel, you are inspiring!pentiuman - Sunday, March 26, 2017 - link
I agree w/ Bullwinkle! I have referred to this website occasionally, but just joined this website to make this post. I have 2 systems, and the older one runs a Core2-quad Q6600 - that idles under 5 % usage, according to Task Manager! It's on both Windows XP and Windows 7 on seperate HD's. I really like my XP install for several reasons: 1. My old HP Laser printer works w/ it, 2. XP doesn't take up much space - I have dozens of programs installed on a 120GB drive. 3. It is very familiar to previous Window versions, so I don't have to learn even more new ways just to do the same tasks. 4. Although Microsoft left us w/ no further updates, XP's support by hardware manufacturers continue! Next time you're at a tech store, read the driver compatibilities. 5. Although I use mainly CD's, I have more digital music rights and options! 6. WinXP works w/ my backup software, my Microsoft Office suites, and old games. 7. Despite what Microsoft wants you to believe, an up to date antivirus program, reasonably careful Internet-based program usage, and customized program installs, means I hardly ever have any virus or malware issues.- Microsoft is up to something, when they give away Windows 10, and prevent us from using anything but Windows 10, starting w/ Kaby Lake and AMD Ruyzen. Why? Question authority.
MonkeyPaw - Tuesday, January 3, 2017 - link
You are using an operating system that has been EOLed on hardware that has been EOLed. Besides, XP was the first OS to start phoning home, so you might want to hunt down a copy of Windows 2000.Bullwinkle J Moose - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - link
MonkeyPawVolume Licensed copies of XP-SP1 did not contain the Phone Home activation DRM and could easily be slipstreamed to SP2 or SP3 versions
Any remaining microsoft components could easily be blocked with an aftermarket firewall so there is really no need for Windows 2000 just to avoid phoning home
End of Life for XP is the day I can no longer block a persistent threat
End of Life for 7/8 and 10 is the day they were released as I still cannot block the persistent threats imposed by the weaponized spyware and malware that Microsoft simply calls DRM for Legal Reasons
Achaios - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - link
Dear, Bullwinkle J Moose, since you are so concerned with NSA snooping on you, I'd like to inform you that North Korea and China are the two regions of the world where Windows XP is the most widely used operating system.I don't even need to explain to you why NK and China are prime targets of electronic surveillance and espionage by the US of A and other actors. That means, Windows XP is the worse operating system to run as almost every single espionage tool in the US arsenal is made specifically to target Windows XP PC's, amongst other OS' and so-called "unknown" OS'.
Bullwinkle J Moose - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - link
Dear Achaiosevery single espionage tool in the US arsenal will fail on a Windows XP box that is set up properly and used in the same manner
It takes a lot of research to get it right and have reliable/repeatable results and it is not recommended for all the wannabe experts at this site, but the results speak for themselves
NO persistent threat has been found that can wreck this XP installation and I check out new threats quite often
It is a read only OS when using Driveshield
Flash and java are disabled and Silverlight and Net Framework are not allowed!
Everything including the antivirus is blocked from sending or receiving in the aftermarket firewall
Only a secure browser is allowed Internet access
Nothing is allowed to update over the Internet!
If I need AV updates, I download the complete updated installer to a clean system and install it offline
Portable utilities are available to close most remaining security vulnerabilities quickly
It is not used for banking or other sensitive input
That's what a fresh copy of Linux LIVE is for!
But it is great for studying malware/extortionware and any other threats without getting hosed by the worst of the worst hackers on the planet
It is SAFE for what it does!
For other things (gaming or banking), I have several other operating systems on several thumbdrives, hard drives and SSD's
I can switch eSATA and USB drives quickly while rebooting and never rely on dualboot drives for reliability purposes
Leaving 1st boot drive blank in the BIOS means it will just boot to whatever drive is connected (SATA OR USB)
maximumGPU - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - link
let me get this right. You have a severely locked down EOL OS that has very limited usability except for niche things like studying malware and you're claiming kaby lake is a waste of money because you can't make it work on that os?hope this will help:
INTEL AND THE REST OF THE WORLD DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOUR USE CASE, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR YOU.
ps: i seriously doubt any foreign government gives a sh*t about your pron viewing habits either. Stop trolling.
Shadow7037932 - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - link
>every single espionage tool in the US arsenal will fail on a Windows XP box that is set up properly and used in the same mannerIf you believe that, I got a bridge to sell you...
tech6 - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - link
@Bullwinkle Moose: If you're still running Windows XP then you are so vulnerable that you are not blocking ANY malware, let alone state sponsored players.close - Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - link
@Bullwinkle J Moose, I have an XP that I desperately want to keep using but I need assistance in securing it. Mind if you give me a hint with what you've done? I run SP3 but if needed I can upgrade to SP2.