i5-1034G1 vs i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.11
+42.5%
Core i5-1034G1
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.69

Core i7-7800X outperforms Core i5-1034G1 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Core i5-1034G1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9351144
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.30no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency5.4835.90
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)29 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Core i5-1034G1 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.5 GHz0.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Core i5-1034G1 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)no data
SocketFCLGA2066no data
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-1034G1. 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)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Core i5-1034G1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-1034G1 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-1034G1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400no data
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 G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) (300 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-1034G1.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.11 5.69
Recency 26 June 2017 29 May 2019
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

i7-7800X has a 42.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i5-1034G1, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1034G1 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Core i5-1034G1 is a notebook one.


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