The Core i9-7900X is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $6.32 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- Up to 2% cheaper – $325.00 vs $331.32
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 20% less energy – 112 vs 140 Watts
Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
187
96%
Min 1% FPS
124
97%
Price, $
$325
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.73/FPS
98%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
$331.32
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.7/FPS
100%
Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-7640X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7900X vs Core i5-7640X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
14 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
6 MB
43%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
14 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
