The Core i7-14700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $0.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-7640X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- Up to 0% cheaper – $298.49 vs $299.48
Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
220
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, €
€299.48
99%
Value, €/FPS
€1.36/FPS
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
88%
Min 1% FPS
128
89%
Price, €
€298.49
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.53/FPS
89%
Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-7640X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700K vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
20%
L3 Cache
6 MB
18%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
