Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 174 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 5% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i3-7100 - 173 vs 165 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $70.0 vs $188.88
- Up to 61% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-7640X - $0.42 vs $1.09 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 51 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
173
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.09/FPS
38%
Price, $
$188.88
37%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 51 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |