i5-14600KF vs i7-7800X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.40
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
25.67
+206%

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Core i7-7800X by a whopping 206% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking924199
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.2067.26
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.4718.73
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600KF has 2002% better value for money than i7-7800X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Core i5-14600KF 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache384 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Core i5-14600KF 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-14600KF. 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+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Core i5-14600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-14600KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2816

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 8.40
i5-14600KF 25.67
+206%

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 12856
i5-14600KF 39285
+206%

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 1359
i5-14600KF 2778
+104%

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
i5-14600KF 15836
+158%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.40 25.67
Recency 30 May 2017 17 October 2023
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 12 20
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 125 Watt

i5-14600KF has a 205.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 133.3% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, and 12% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.


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