The Core i7-7800X is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600X and it's also a better value for money, as it's CA$42.12 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 37% cheaper – CA$73.00 vs CA$115.12
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600X
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-7800X vs Ryzen 5 2600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$73
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.39/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
99%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, CA$
CA$115.12
63%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.62/FPS
63%
Core i7-7800X vs Ryzen 5 2600X 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 Ryzen 5 2600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Ryzen 5 2600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
52%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
82%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $383.00 | MSRP | $229.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
