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 i7-7740X
- Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-4130 - 204 vs 194 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $29.98 vs $113.33
- Up to 73% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-7740X - $0.17 vs $0.62 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
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
204
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.62/FPS
27.41935483870968%
Price, €
€125.8
26%
FPS Winner
Buy for €125.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2087 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
194
95.09803921568627%
Value, €/FPS
€0.17/FPS
100%
Price, €
€33.28
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €33.28 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2084 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Single-Core
995
60.89351285189718%
Multi-Core
1960
37.14231570968353%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-4130 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 54 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |