Key Differences
In short — Core i7-960 outperforms Core i7-740QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-960 is 243 days older than Core i7-740QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-740QM
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than Intel Core i7-960 - 45 vs 130 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-960
- Performs up to 1% better in God of War than Core i7-740QM - 163 vs 162 FPS
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009
FPS
163
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.1/FPS
100%
Price, €
€178.56
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jun 20th, 2010
Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-740QM | vs | Intel Core i7-960 |
---|---|---|
Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Oct 20th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Clarksfield | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
1.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 130 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
13.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |