Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1884 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 2% better in Control than Core i5-3450 - 203 vs 199 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $59.0 vs $188.88
- Up to 68% better value when playing Control than Core i5-7640X - $0.3 vs $0.93 per FPS
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 77 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
203
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.93/FPS
32%
Price, $
$188.88
31%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i5-3450 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 77 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |