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Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-9700K

Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-9700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for 211.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

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Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 202 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for 211.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

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Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 202 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-9700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-9700K is 480 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7740X.

Advantages of Core i7-9700K

  • Performs up to 0% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-7740X - 206 vs 205 FPS
  • Up to 5% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $202.00 vs $211.70
  • Up to 5% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-7740X - $0.98 vs $1.03 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

205

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.03/FPS

95%

Price, €

€211.7

95%

Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for 211.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

206

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.98/FPS

100%

Price, €

€202

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 202 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 254 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1635

97%

Multi-Core

5255

73%

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1692

100%

Multi-Core

7176

100%

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo

Core i7-7740X

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Intel Core i7-9700K Logo

Core i7-9700K

Jun 26th, 2017Release Date
Oct 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads8
4.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
112 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
43.0x
Multiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

PCs Using Core i7-7740X or Core i7-9700K

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