Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2122 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 51% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 55 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 108% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-2960XM - 214 vs 103 FPS
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2960XM
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 27.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
