Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-940 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-940 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 3143 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-940.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 61% better in F1 23 than Core i7-940 - 237 vs 147 FPS
- Consumes up to 14% less energy than Intel Core i7-940 - 112 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-940
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €49.0 vs €258.42
- Up to 70% better value when playing F1 23 than Core i7-7740X - €0.33 vs €1.09 per FPS
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
237
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.09/FPS
30%
Price, €
€258.42
18%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-940 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |