The Core i7-7740X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700T, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $65.79 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- A faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-8700T
- Up to 31% cheaper – $145.91 vs $211.70
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 35 vs 112 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7740X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-8700T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€211.7
68%
Value, €/FPS
€1.1/FPS
72%
Core i7-8700T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
184
96%
Min 1% FPS
122
97%
Price, €
€145.91
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.79/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-8700T 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 i7-7740X vs Core i7-8700T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-8700T in core CPU performance specifications
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
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-8700T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
56%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7740X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 112 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
4.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
