i3-N300 vs i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.11
+51.6%
Core i3-N300
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 7 Watt
5.35

Core i7-7800X outperforms Core i3-N300 by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Core i3-N300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9351178
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.31no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.4872.28
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Core i3-N300 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.5 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °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-N300 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
SocketFCLGA2066Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt7 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-N300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Core i3-N300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-N300 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-N300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i3-N300.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes289

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 8.11
+51.6%
i3-N300 5.35

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 12883
+51.6%
i3-N300 8497

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.11 5.35
Recency 26 June 2017 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 7 Watt

i7-7800X has a 51.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more threads.

i3-N300, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1900% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N300 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Core i3-N300 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Core i3-N300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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