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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7640X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1152 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Consumes up to 21% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 88 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 2% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-4790K - 125 vs 122 FPS
- Up to 3% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - €199.0 vs €205.0
- Up to 5% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-4790K - €1.59 vs €1.68 per FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel i7-4790K Core Prozessor (4.00 GHz, Max. Turbo 4.4 GHz, Sockel 1150, 8M Cache, 88Watt)
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Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
125
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.59/FPS
100%
Price, €
€199
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-7640X Prozessor, der X-Serie (bis zu 4,20 GHz, 6 MB Intel Cache
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790K | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Haswell | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
88 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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