The Core i5-7640X is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-10850K and it's also a better value for money, as it's CA$198.51 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 41% cheaper – CA$286.66 vs CA$485.17
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 112 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-7640X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-7640X vs Core i9-10850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, CA$
CA$286.66
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.47/FPS
100%
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
193
99%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, CA$
CA$485.17
59%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.51/FPS
59%
Core i5-7640X vs Core i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7640X vs Core i9-10850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7640X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2020 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
112 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
