The Core i7-9700KF is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X and it's also a worse value for money, as it's CA$58.22 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 17% cheaper – CA$286.66 vs CA$344.88
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-9700KF vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
192
99%
Min 1% FPS
127
99%
Price, CA$
CA$344.88
83%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.79/FPS
82%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, CA$
CA$286.66
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.47/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700KF 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 i7-9700KF vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700KF vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $374.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
95 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
