Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6700T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 664 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 35% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-6700T - 227 vs 168 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700T
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - CA$237.12 vs CA$387.75
- Up to 18% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i5-7640X - CA$1.41 vs CA$1.71 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 35 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
227
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.71/FPS
82%
Price, CA$
CA$387.75
61%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$387.75 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 61 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
168
74%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.41/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$237.12
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$237.12 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 62 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i7-6700T |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |