Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 101 days older than the cheaper Core i5-8400.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 6% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-8400 - 216 vs 204 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8400
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $94.04 vs $114.06
- Up to 14% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-7640X - $0.51 vs $0.59 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 6 vs 4 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
216
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.59/FPS
86%
Price, €
€126.61
82%
FPS Winner
Buy for €126.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 168 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
204
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
100%
Price, €
€104.38
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €104.38 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 169 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i5-8400 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |