Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
Intel
59 Overall Score
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G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
72 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
This Intel Core i7-7820X is a high-performance processor that excels in overclocking and demanding tasks like gaming and video editing. Users praise its power and speed, though many note the high price and the need for a compatible, often expensive, X299 platform. Some reviewers mention that AMD offers better value for most users, and there are concerns about the lack of support for 4K Blu-ray playback due to missing SGX technology.
Pros
- Excellent overclocking potential
- High single-core performance
- Great for gaming and rendering
- Runs cool with good cooling
- Powerful for demanding workloads
Cons
- High price
- Requires expensive X299 platform
- No 4K Blu-ray support (SGX)
- Not good value vs AMD
- Runs hot at stock
Overclocking potential 4
Price 4
Value for money 3
Performance 5
Cooling 3
Platform cost 2
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 7800X | 3600 |
| Codename | Skylake X | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 32★ |
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 16 |
| TDP | 140 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ai (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (79th percentile)
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 X-Series 7800X 6-core LGA 2066
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Trident Z Neo
Scores 66 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
