Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 725 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 23% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-6600 - 187 vs 152 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $52.24 vs $182.8
- Up to 65% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-7640X - $0.38 vs $1.09 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
187
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.09/FPS
34%
Price, €
€202.91
28%
FPS Winner
Buy for €202.91 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 209 minutes ago
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
152
81%
Value, €/FPS
€0.38/FPS
100%
Price, €
€57.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €57.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 210 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i5-6600 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |