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Core i9-9900K vs Core i5-7640X

Core i9-9900K vs Core i5-7640X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 Sockel 1151

Buy for 18.69 on Amazon

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Updated 83 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7640X

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7640X Prozessor, der X-Serie (bis zu 4,20 GHz, 6 MB Intel Cache

Buy for 199 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 Sockel 1151

Buy for 18.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7640X

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-7640X Prozessor, der X-Serie (bis zu 4,20 GHz, 6 MB Intel Cache

Buy for 199 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i9-9900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-9900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 480 days older than the cheaper Core i9-9900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K

  • Up to 91% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - €18.69 vs €199.0
  • Up to 90% better value when playing Rust than Core i5-7640X - €0.09 vs €0.94 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 - 16 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 Rust than Core i9-9900K - 211 vs 207 FPS
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

207

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.09/FPS

100%

Price, €

€18.69

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 Sockel 1151

Buy for 18.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

211

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.94/FPS

9%

Price, €

€199

9%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-7640X Prozessor, der X-Serie (bis zu 4,20 GHz, 6 MB Intel Cache

Buy for 199 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 82 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1668

94%

Multi-Core

7960

100%

Intel Core i5-7640X Logo
Core i5-7640X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1761

100%

Multi-Core

5275

66%

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Intel Core i9-9900K

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Intel Core i5-7640X

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
16
Threads4
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
95 W
TDP112 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
39.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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