Ryzen 9 7950X vs i5-7640X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.57
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
40.98
+797%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Core i5-7640X by a whopping 797% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7640X and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking132465
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.02no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency3.7221.98
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7640X and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed4 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno dataCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7640X and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066AM5
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640X and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640X and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640X and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640X and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-7640X 4.57
Ryzen 9 7950X 40.98
+797%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-7640X 7001
Ryzen 9 7950X 62715
+796%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-7640X 1777
Ryzen 9 7950X 2986
+68%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-7640X 5301
Ryzen 9 7950X 19471
+267%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.57 40.98
Recency 30 May 2017 27 September 2022
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 170 Watt

i5-7640X has 51.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 796.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7640X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7640X and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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