Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 101 days older than Core i7-8700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-8700K - 174 vs 173 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
173
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.82/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$314
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$314 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 94 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |