Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-8100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 101 days older than the cheaper Core i3-8100.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 30% better in Diablo IV than Core i3-8100 - 227 vs 174 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $110.0 vs $188.88
- Up to 24% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i5-7640X - $0.63 vs $0.83 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
227
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.83/FPS
75%
Price, $
$188.88
58%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i3-8100 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |