Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1152 days newer than Core i7-4790K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 1% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-4790K - 161 vs 159 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Consumes up to 21% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 88 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
159
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.42/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$385
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 88 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |