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Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz

Explore Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
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Technical rating

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Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12993 and a single-thread rating of 2378. Its stated TDP is 140 W.

CPU Mark12,993
774 samples
Single Thread2,378
Overall rank#1,519
of 6,054
Reference price$100.59

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

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Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz is a Desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12993 and a single-thread rating of 2378. Its stated TDP is 140 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 140 W reference TDP, a 12,993 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 12,993 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,378 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2066. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 140 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, a 140 W reference TDP, a 12,993 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz?

Start with LGA2066 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 140 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i5-11400T @ 1.30GHzIntel13,067 points
02Intel Core i9-9900T @ 2.10GHzIntel13,044 points
03AMD Ryzen 3 5300GAMD13,000 points
04Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHzThis CPU12,993 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 1600XAMD12,983 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 3 5300GAMD3,054 points
04Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHzThis CPU2,378 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 1600XAMD2,189 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

03AMD Ryzen 3 5300GAMD200.0 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 5 1600XAMD136.7 Mark/W
05Intel Core i7-7800X @ 3.50GHzThis CPU92.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
186,392.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
4,421.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
15,891.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
45.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
26,040.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
42,112.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
809.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
23,420.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
SocketLGA2066
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock3.50 GHz
Max turbo4.00 GHz
TDP140 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 1024 KB
L38 MB