Compare / Core i7-6700 vs Core i5-7640X
Core i7-6700 vs Core i5-7640X: which is better?
Core i7-6700 is about 7% faster than Core i5-7640X in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-7640X offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core i7-6700Cheaper: Core i5-7640XValue: Core i5-7640X
Head to head
31%
Gaming performance
29%
44/100
Part score
42/100
172 FPS
Average FPS
160 FPS
≈ $55 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $42 (used)
82/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i7-6700 | Core i5-7640X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Max boost | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 112 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2015 | 2017 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-6700Core i5-7640X
172average FPS
160average FPS