The Core i9-7900X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $182.39 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600T
- Up to 62% cheaper – $110.40 vs $292.79
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 75% less energy – 35 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7900X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-8600T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€292.79
37%
Value, €/FPS
€1.56/FPS
38%
Core i5-8600T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
183
98%
Min 1% FPS
122
98%
Price, €
€110.4
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.6/FPS
100%
Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-8600T 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 i9-7900X vs Core i5-8600T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-8600T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-8600T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
9 MB
64%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
14 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
