Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms Core i9-7980XE on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 67 days older than Core i9-7980XE.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 2% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i9-7980XE - 361 vs 354 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-7980XE - 112 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7980XE
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 36 vs 4 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i9-7980XE
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i9-7980XE |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 Extreme |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 18 |
| 4 | Threads | 36 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 165 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
