Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 2360 days newer than Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 25% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i5-2500K - 155 vs 124 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
646
36.68370244179444%
Multi-Core
1921
36.41706161137441%
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 112 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
