The Core i9-10900K is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-7640X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $174.48 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 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 37% cheaper – $298.49 vs $472.97
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 112 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€472.97
63%
Value, €/FPS
€2.43/FPS
63%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€298.49
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.53/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
