Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper FX-8150 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2084 days newer than the cheaper FX-8150.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 10% better in Apex Legends than FX-8150 - 282 vs 256 FPS
- Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD FX-8150 - 112 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of AMD FX-8150
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $59.97 vs $98.71
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Oct 12th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | AMD FX-8150 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | FX |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 18.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |