The Core i7-7800X is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-10300 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $137.86 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-10300
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 43% cheaper – $179.99 vs $317.85
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7800X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7800X vs Core i3-10300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
98%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, $
$317.85
56%
Value, $/FPS
$1.71/FPS
56%
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$179.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
100%
Core i7-7800X vs Core i3-10300 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 i7-7800X vs Core i3-10300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i3-10300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i3-10300
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
97%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $383.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
