Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1392 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 15% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-4960X - 180 vs 157 FPS
- Consumes up to 14% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 112 vs 130 Watts
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i7-4960X
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
