Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms Core i5-7640X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1592 days newer than Core i5-7640X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 112 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 9% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-7640X - 282 vs 259 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 16 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
282
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.54/FPS
100%
Price, £
£153.56
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |