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Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-6500TE

Core i7-7800X vs Core i5-6500TE: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7800X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo
Intel Core i7-7800X X-Series Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $482.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2783 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-6500TE

2.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for $489.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2782 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7800X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo
Intel Core i7-7800X X-Series Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $482.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2783 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-6500TE

2.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for $489.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2782 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7800X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6500TE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7800X is 624 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6500TE.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7800X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i5-6500TE - 158 vs 156 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i5-6500TE - $482.84 vs $489.95
  • Up to 3% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i5-6500TE - $3.06 vs $3.14 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500TE - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500TE

  • Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 35 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo
Core i7-7800X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

158

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.06/FPS

100%

Price, $

$482.84

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-7800X X-Series Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W

Buy for $482.84 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2783 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015


FPS

156

98%

Value, $/FPS

$3.14/FPS

97%

Price, $

$489.95

98%

Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for $489.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2782 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo
Core i7-7800X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo
Core i7-7800X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1350

100%

Multi-Core

6147

100%

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015


Single-Core

1118

82%

Multi-Core

3081

50%

Intel Core i7-7800X Logo

Intel Core i7-7800X

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Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo

Intel Core i5-6500TE

Jun 26th, 2017
Release DateOct 11th, 2015
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Skylake-E/EPCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads4
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.3 GHz
4.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.3 GHz
140 WTDP
35 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
35.0x
Multiplier23.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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