The Core i7-7800X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $231.85 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3450S
- Up to 73% cheaper – $86.00 vs $317.85
- A 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 i5-3450S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$317.85
27%
Value, $/FPS
$1.71/FPS
29%
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-3450S 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 i5-3450S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-3450S 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-3450S
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
73%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $383.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
