The Core i7-7800X is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7600 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $199.89 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7600
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 70% cheaper – $86.46 vs $286.35
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-7600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
99%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€286.35
30%
Value, €/FPS
€1.54/FPS
30%
Core i5-7600
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€86.46
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.46/FPS
100%
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-7600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-7600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-7600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-7600
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
73%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $383.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
