The Core i7-7800X is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8600T and it's also a better value for money, as it's $26.51 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7800X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 27% cheaper – $73.48 vs $99.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8600T
- Consumes up to 75% less energy – 35 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-8600T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
204
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$73.48
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
202
99%
Min 1% FPS
141
99%
Price, $
$99.99
73%
Value, $/FPS
$0.49/FPS
73%
Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-8600T 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 i7-7800X vs Core i5-8600T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-8600T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7800X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8.25 MB
92%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-8600T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7800X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8600T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| $383.00 | MSRP | $213.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 8.25 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
