The Core i7-11700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7800X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $225.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- Up to 75% cheaper – $73.48 vs $299.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i7-11700 vs Core i7-7800X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
152
100%
Price, $
$299
24%
Value, $/FPS
$1.35/FPS
27%
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
204
92%
Min 1% FPS
142
93%
Price, $
$73.48
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700 vs Core i7-7800X 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 i7-11700 vs Core i7-7800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700 vs Core i7-7800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
52%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
82%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
$323.00 | MSRP | $383.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Skylake-X |
65 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
