Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2320 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2320 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2122 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2320.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 14% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-2320 - 135 vs 118 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2320 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2320
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €28.13 vs €258.42
- Up to 87% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-7740X - €0.24 vs €1.91 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
135
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.91/FPS
12%
Price, €
€258.42
10%
FPS Winner
Buy for €258.42 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 77 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
FPS
118
87%
Value, €/FPS
€0.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€28.13
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €28.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 77 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 4th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-2320 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |