Key Differences
In short — Core i5-9600K outperforms Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-9600K is 480 days newer than Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i7-7740X - 218 vs 215 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
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i5-9600K
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Single-Core
1634
95.44392523364486%
Multi-Core
5277
81.58627087198515%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 112 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
