Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-3720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1884 days newer than Core i7-3720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3720QM
- Consumes up to 60% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 45 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 23% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-3720QM - 135 vs 110 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3720QM | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel BGA 1224 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 112 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
26.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |