Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2360 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 11% better in Saints Row than Core i7-2600S - 165 vs 148 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €75.84 vs €258.42
- Up to 68% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i7-7740X - €0.51 vs €1.57 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
165
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.57/FPS
32%
Price, €
€258.42
29%
FPS Winner
Buy for €258.42 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 167 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
148
89%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
100%
Price, €
€75.84
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €75.84 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 166 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-2600S |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |