The Core i9-9960X is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $1052.85 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 78% cheaper – $298.49 vs $1351.34
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 112 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9960X vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
185
95%
Min 1% FPS
123
96%
Price, €
€1351.34
22%
Value, €/FPS
€7.3/FPS
21%
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 i9-9960X 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 i9-9960X vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9960X vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
27%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $1,684.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
22 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
