Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K is 1359 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Consumes up to 10% less energy than Intel Core i5-11600K - 112 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-7740X - 214 vs 204 FPS
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $131.6 vs $171.82
- Up to 27% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-7740X - $0.68 vs $0.93 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
214
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
100%
Price, €
€146.08
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-11600K |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |