Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms Core i7-5500U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 848 days newer than Core i7-5500U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 5% better in Fortnite than Core i7-5500U - 231 vs 219 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5500U
- Consumes up to 87% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 15 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
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 i7-5500U
Mobile • Mar 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i7-5500U |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 1st, 2015 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel BGA 1168 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 112 W | TDP | 15 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 5500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
