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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 2360 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 49% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - CA$153.15 vs CA$298.99
- Up to 37% better value when playing New World than Core i5-7640X - CA$1.52 vs CA$2.43 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 22% better in New World than Core i7-2600K - 123 vs 101 FPS
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
101
82.11382113821138%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.52/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$153.15
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black
Buy for CA$153.15 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3671 minutes ago
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
123
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.43/FPS
62.5514403292181%
Price, CA$
CA$298.99
51%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series 4.0 Ghz Quad-Core LGA 2066 Processor 4.0 4 BX80677I77740X
Buy for CA$298.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3676 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
668
37.93299261783078%
Multi-Core
2320
43.981042654028435%
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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