Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4130 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4130 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1394 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4130.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Up to 82% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $30.07 vs $171.82
- Up to 81% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-7740X - $0.27 vs $1.41 per FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 54 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 8% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i3-4130 - 135 vs 125 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 8 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
125
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.38
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €33.38 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 131 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
135
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.41/FPS
19%
Price, €
€190.72
17%
FPS Winner
Buy for €190.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 131 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4130 | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 112 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |