Core i5-13490F vs Core i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.33
Core i5-13490F
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.76
+113%

i5-13490F outperforms i7-7800X by a whopping 113% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking856321
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.45no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Raptor Lake-S
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$389no data
Current price$287 (0.7x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13490F 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13490F 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA20661700
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13490F. 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++
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13490F 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 i5-13490F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth77 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13490F.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes28no data

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 8.33
i5-13490F 17.76
+113%

Core i5-13490F outperforms Core i7-7800X by 113% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-7800X 12889
i5-13490F 27467
+113%

Core i5-13490F outperforms Core i7-7800X by 113% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.33 17.76
Physical cores 6 10
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

The Core i5-13490F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.


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