Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 664 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6300.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 3% better in F1 22 than Core i3-6300 - 281 vs 272 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6300
- Up to 40% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - €119.88 vs €199.0
- Up to 38% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i5-7640X - €0.44 vs €0.71 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 51 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
272
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.44/FPS
100%
Price, €
€119.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €119.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 72 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i3-6300 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |