The Core i7-11700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7800X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $325.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- Up to 82% cheaper – $73.48 vs $399.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-7800X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$399
18%
Value, $/FPS
$1.95/FPS
20%
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
91%
Min 1% FPS
123
92%
Price, $
$73.48
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K vs Core i7-7800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-7800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 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
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $399.00 | MSRP | $383.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 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 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
