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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-7640X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1592 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-7640X.
Advantages of Core i5-7640X
- Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 112 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Control than Core i5-7640X - 206 vs 203 FPS
- Up to 38% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $207.00 vs $331.31
- Up to 39% better value when playing Control than Core i5-7640X - $1.00 vs $1.63 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 20 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
206
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1/FPS
100%
Price, $
$207
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-7640X | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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