The Core i5-7640X is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K and it's also a better value for money, as it's $21.97 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 14% cheaper – $139.99 vs $161.96
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
130
100%
Min 1% FPS
87
100%
Price, $
$139.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.07/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
122
94%
Min 1% FPS
80
92%
Price, $
$161.96
86%
Value, $/FPS
$1.32/FPS
81%
Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7640X vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7640X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Not Available | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
112 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |