i3-7020U vs i7-7800X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.10
+397%
Core i3-7020U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.63

Core i7-7800X outperforms Core i3-7020U by a whopping 397% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9262080
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i3
Power efficiency5.4810.28
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)10 April 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$281

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier3523
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356,FPBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Responseno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 620
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-7020U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2812

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7800X 8.10
+397%
i3-7020U 1.63

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-7800X 12872
+398%
i3-7020U 2583

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-7800X 1358
+84.8%
i3-7020U 735

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-7800X 6148
+313%
i3-7020U 1488

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.10 1.63
Recency 26 June 2017 10 April 2018
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 4
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

i7-7800X has a 396.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i3-7020U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7020U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Core i3-7020U is a notebook one.


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