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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-7820X vs Core i5-8600

The Core i7-7820X is slightly faster than the Core i5-8600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$299.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 181% more expensive – $299.99 vs $213

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Is 8 months newer
Up to 181% cheaper – $213 vs $299.99
Up to 179% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

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Elden Ring2022

Core i7-7820X

153FPS

Core i5-8600

153FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-7820X

224FPS

Core i5-8600

222FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-7820X

205FPS

Core i5-8600

205FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-7820X

327FPS

Core i5-8600

327FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-7820X

597FPS

Core i5-8600

596FPS

Minecraft2011

625FPS

624FPS

543FPS

541FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-7820X

522FPS

Core i5-8600

521FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-7820X

30%

Core i5-8600

29%

Core i7-7820X ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-7820X

Core i5-8600

Core i7-7820X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-7820X

Core i5-8600

Core i7-7820X has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-7820X

11 MB

Core i5-8600

9 MB

Core i7-7820X has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz

Core i5-8600

3.1 GHz

Core i7-7820X has a 16% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-7820X

4.5 GHz

Core i5-8600

4.3 GHz

Core i7-7820X boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-7820X

140W

Core i5-8600

65W

Core i5-8600 draws 75W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-7820X

$299.99

Core i5-8600

Core i7-7820XCore i5-8600

LGA2066

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Skylake-X

Codenamehelp

Coffee Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 630

2666 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-7820X or Core i5-8600?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-7820X or Core i5-8600?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-7820X and Core i5-8600?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-7820X scores 30/100, Core i5-8600 scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-7820X or Core i5-8600 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-7820X or Core i5-8600?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.