Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 432 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 7% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-9100 - 138 vs 129 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - CA$217.16 vs CA$387.75
- Up to 40% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-7640X - CA$1.68 vs CA$2.81 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
138
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.81/FPS
59%
Price, CA$
CA$387.75
56%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$387.75 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 173 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
FPS
129
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.68/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$217.16
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$217.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 174 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i3-9100 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |