The Core i5-10600K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$53.78 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- Up to 19% cheaper – CA$232.88 vs CA$286.66
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-7640X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i5-10600K vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
99%
Min 1% FPS
127
99%
Price, CA$
CA$232.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, CA$
CA$286.66
81%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.47/FPS
82%
Core i5-10600K vs Core i5-7640X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10600K vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600K vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
95 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
