i5-7640K vs i3-9100TE
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1632 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 8.15 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Kaby Lake-X (2017) |
| Release date | 1 April 2019 (5 years ago) | no data (2024 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | no data |
| Base clock speed | 2.2 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 126 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1151 | 1151 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 112 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | + | - |
Security technologies
Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR4 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 112 Watt |
i3-9100TE has 220% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-9100TE and Core i5-7640K. We've got no test results to judge.
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