i5-13600HX vs i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.13
Core i5-13600HX
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
17.44
+115%

Core i5-13600HX outperforms Core i7-7800X by a whopping 115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking924358
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.10no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency5.4729.88
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$284

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX 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 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache384 KB80K (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 i5-13600HX 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX 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 i5-13600HX 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 i5-13600HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2820

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 8.13
i5-13600HX 17.44
+115%

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 12865
i5-13600HX 27606
+115%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.13 17.44
Recency 30 May 2017 4 January 2023
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 12 20
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 55 Watt

i5-13600HX has a 114.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 133.3% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, and 154.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-13600HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Core i5-13600HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Core i5-13600HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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