The Core i7-5930K is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-5930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 20% less energy – 112 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-5930K vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
94%
Min 1% FPS
121
95%
Price, €
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Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
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Core i7-5930K vs Core i5-7640X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
