Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600K outperforms Core i7-7800X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-9600K is 480 days newer than Core i7-7800X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7800X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K
- Performs up to 3% better in Valheim than Core i7-7800X - 206 vs 200 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i5-9600K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Single-Core
1350
78.85514018691589%
Multi-Core
6147
95.03710575139146%
Intel Core i7-7800X | vs | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
