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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 391 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 4% better in Deathloop than Core i7-6800K - 183 vs 176 FPS
- Consumes up to 20% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 112 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $90.0 vs $340.65
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 12 vs 4 threads
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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