The Core i5-7640X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3450 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only CA$87.07 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-3450
- Up to 30% cheaper – CA$199.59 vs CA$286.66
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 77 vs 112 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-7640X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-7640X vs Core i5-3450 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, CA$
CA$286.66
69%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.47/FPS
80%
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
170
88%
Min 1% FPS
114
89%
Price, CA$
CA$199.59
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Core i5-7640X vs Core i5-3450 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 Core i5-3450 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7640X vs Core i5-3450 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
Core i5-3450
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7640X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 112 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
