The Core i7-7700K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7800X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$662.94 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 73% cheaper – CA$245.62 vs CA$908.56
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 35% less energy – 91 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7800X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-7800X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$245.62
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.29/FPS
100%
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
97%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, CA$
CA$908.56
27%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.91/FPS
26%
Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-7800X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-7800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-7800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
97%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $383.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
91 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
