The Core i7-14700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's £174.59 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 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 51% cheaper – £166.66 vs £341.25
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-14700 vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
215
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, £
£341.25
48%
Value, £/FPS
£1.58/FPS
54%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
90%
Min 1% FPS
128
91%
Price, £
£166.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.85/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700 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 i7-14700 vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700 vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
52%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
20%
L3 Cache
6 MB
18%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
