The Core i7-11700KF is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$229.58 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- Up to 44% cheaper – CA$286.66 vs CA$516.24
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 112 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-11700KF vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$516.24
55%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.51/FPS
59%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
95%
Min 1% FPS
128
95%
Price, CA$
CA$286.66
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.47/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700KF 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 i7-11700KF vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700KF vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $374.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
