Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X and Core i9-7900X have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 1% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-7900X - 282 vs 279 FPS
- Consumes up to 20% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 112 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 20 vs 8 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i9-7900X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i9-7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
