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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $425
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7640X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8086K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-7640X is 344 days older than the more expensive Core i7-8086K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 2% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-8086K - 219 vs 215 FPS
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $190.0 vs $448.75
- Up to 58% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i7-8086K - $0.87 vs $2.09 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 12 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
219
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Price, $
$190
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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 Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 5th, 2018 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 40th |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 112 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 39.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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