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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i5-7640X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1592 days newer than Core i5-7640X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 112 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 6% better in Ready or Not than Core i5-7640X - 295 vs 277 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 20 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
277
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.03/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$284.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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