Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-965 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 3143 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 17% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-965 - 146 vs 125 FPS
- Consumes up to 14% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 112 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €66.63 vs €258.42
- Up to 70% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-7740X - €0.53 vs €1.77 per FPS
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
146
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.77/FPS
29%
Price, €
€258.42
25%
FPS Winner
Buy for €258.42 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 72 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
FPS
125
85%
Value, €/FPS
€0.53/FPS
100%
Price, €
€66.63
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €66.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 71 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-965 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
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 | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |