The Core i9-10900 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7800X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$357.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7800X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- Up to 83% cheaper – CA$73.00 vs CA$430.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-10900 vs Core i7-7800X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$430.99
16%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.23/FPS
17%
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
96%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, CA$
CA$73
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.39/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900 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 i9-10900 vs Core i7-7800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900 vs Core i7-7800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
41%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
77%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
82%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $483.00 | MSRP | $383.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
65 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
