The Core i7-7800X is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's CA$197.99 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- Up to 73% cheaper – CA$73.00 vs CA$270.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7800X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-12600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
89%
Min 1% FPS
123
90%
Price, CA$
CA$73
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.39/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, CA$
CA$270.99
26%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
30%
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-12600 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 i7-7800X vs Core i5-12600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-12600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
46%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
| $383.00 | MSRP | $233.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| 8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
