Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
Intel
46 Overall Score
vs
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
62 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The i7-7740X is a capable overclocker, with several users reporting stable 5.0-5.2 GHz speeds and good gaming performance. However, it runs hot under extreme stress, requires an expensive X299 platform, and is often seen as poor value compared to the i7-8700K. One reviewer strongly advises against it, calling it garbage, while others praise it for high-end builds.
Pros
- Overclocks well to 5GHz+
- Great gaming performance
- Stable under mild overclock
- Good for high-end builds
Cons
- Runs hot under extreme stress
- Expensive platform cost
- Poor value vs i7-8700K
- Quad-core limited longevity
Overclocking potential 5
Thermal performance 4
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Platform cost 2
Longevity 2
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 7640X | 6526Y |
| Codename | Kaby Lake X | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Threads | 4 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 37.5★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 80★ |
| TDP | 112★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y
Scores 74 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.