Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Pentium Gold G6400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium Gold G6400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1039 days older than the cheaper Pentium Gold G6400.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 15% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Pentium Gold G6400 - 213 vs 185 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium Gold G6400 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Pentium Gold G6400
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €78.61 vs €143.99
- Up to 38% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-7740X - €0.42 vs €0.68 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 58 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
213
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
61%
Price, €
€143.99
54%
FPS Winner
Buy for €143.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 157 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
185
86%
Value, €/FPS
€0.42/FPS
100%
Price, €
€78.61
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €78.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 156 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Pentium Gold G6400 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Pentium Gold |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 610 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |