Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7800X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12500 is 1653 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7800X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 28% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-7800X - 151 vs 118 FPS
- Up to 9% cheaper than Core i7-7800X - CA$249.0 vs CA$273.99
- Up to 29% better value when playing Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-7800X - CA$1.65 vs CA$2.32 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
151
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.65/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$249
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7800X | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |