The Core i7-7820X is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10600K and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $207.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7820X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 61% cheaper – $134.22 vs $341.44
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7820X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-10600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, €
€341.44
39%
Value, €/FPS
€1.83/FPS
38%
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€134.22
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-10600K 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 i7-7820X vs Core i5-10600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-10600K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7820X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
11 MB
92%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7820X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| 11 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
