The Core i5-7640X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Celeron G6900, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$182.67 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 4 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Celeron G6900
- Up to 64% cheaper – CA$103.99 vs CA$286.66
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-7640X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-7640X vs Celeron G6900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, CA$
CA$286.66
36%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.47/FPS
37%
Celeron G6900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
192
99%
Min 1% FPS
127
99%
Price, CA$
CA$103.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.54/FPS
100%
Core i5-7640X vs Celeron G6900 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 i5-7640X vs Celeron G6900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7640X vs Celeron G6900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Celeron G6900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7640X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Celeron G6900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $52.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 112 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 710 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
