Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4150 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4150 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1152 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4150.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 3% better in Battlefield 1 than Core i3-4150 - 245 vs 237 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4150 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4150
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €78.99 vs €258.42
- Up to 69% better value when playing Battlefield 1 than Core i7-7740X - €0.33 vs €1.05 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 54 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield 1
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
245
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
31%
Price, €
€258.42
30%
FPS Winner
Buy for €258.42 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 49 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
237
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Price, €
€78.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €78.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 49 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-4150 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 54 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |