Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-7900X is 2360 days newer than Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Performs up to 26% better in Rust than Core i5-2300 - 196 vs 156 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2300 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
156
79%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.28/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$44.35
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$44.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 116 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7900X | vs | Intel Core i5-2300 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |