Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2360 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 20% better in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i5-2500 - 133 vs 111 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €35.61 vs €258.42
- Up to 84% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor than Core i7-7740X - €0.32 vs €1.94 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
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
133
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.94/FPS
16%
Price, €
€258.42
13%
FPS Winner
Buy for €258.42 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 123 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
111
83%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Price, €
€35.61
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €35.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 122 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-2500 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 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 | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |