The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X and it's also a better value for money, as it's $32.42 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 15% cheaper – $179.28 vs $211.70
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7740X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 112 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€179.28
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
94%
Min 1% FPS
126
94%
Price, €
€211.7
84%
Value, €/FPS
€1.1/FPS
80%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-7740X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-7740X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
