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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7800X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7800X is 725 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Core i5-6500
- Up to 84% cheaper than Core i7-7800X - CA$118.88 vs CA$747.36
- Up to 84% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-7800X - CA$0.70 vs CA$4.37 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-7800X
- Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-6500 - 171 vs 169 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500 - 12 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
169
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.7/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80662I56500 6th Generation Core i5-6500 Processor
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 101 minutes ago
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
171
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.37/FPS
16%
Price, CA$
CA$747.36
15%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-7800X Processor
Buy for CA$747.36 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 102 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-6500 | vs | Core i7-7800X |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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