Core i5-7640X vs Core i5-8269U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-7640X is positioned at rank 619 and the Core i5-8269U is on rank 814, so the Core i5-7640X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7640X

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10995%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10389%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7544%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2273%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1800%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1575%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

902%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

890%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

811%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

810%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

801%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

780%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

769%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

766%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

759%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

97%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

97%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

99%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

98%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#619

Core i5-7640X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $85

100%

#620

Athlon II X3 425e

MSRP: $79|Avg: $58

100%

#621

Athlon II X4 640

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#622

Celeron G540

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#624

Core i5-4590

MSRP: $192|Avg: $51

99%

#625

Celeron G440

MSRP: $37|Avg: $5

99%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

98%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

97%

#632

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

97%

#634

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8269U

#802

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1238%

#803

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1220%

#804

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1120%

#805

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1115%

#806

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1105%

#808

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1067%

#809

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1023%

#810

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1021%

#811

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

994%

#814

Core i5-8269U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

99%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

95%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

94%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-8269U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-7640X	Core i5-8269U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-X (2017) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-7640X	Core i5-8269U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7640X and Core i5-8269U

Core i5-7640X

The Core i5-7640X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-X (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 112 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,060 points. Launch price was $242.

Core i5-8269U

The Core i5-8269U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,111 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-7640X packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-8269U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-7640X versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8269U — identical boost frequencies (base: 4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-7640X uses the Kaby Lake-X (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8269U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7640X scores 7,060 against the Core i5-8269U's 7,111 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-8269U. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-7640X	Core i5-8269U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+54%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-X (2017)	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,060	7,111
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,726	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,419	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,726	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-7640X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8269U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-7640X	Core i5-8269U
Socket	LGA2066	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—