The Core i5-6600K is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X and it's also a worse value for money, as it's the same price!
Advantages of the Core i5-6600K
- Consumes up to 19% less energy – 91 vs 112 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-7640X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-6600K vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-6600K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
186
96%
Min 1% FPS
124
97%
Price, £
£166.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.89/FPS
96%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, £
£166.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.85/FPS
100%
Core i5-6600K 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 i5-6600K vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-6600K vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-6600K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-6600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $242.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
91 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
