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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 1744 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - $98.71 vs $230.32
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 112 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 27% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-7740X - 103 vs 81 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Intel Core i7-7740x Processor Tray (CM8067702868631)
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Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900KS Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.50 GHz
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Single-Core
1634
60.69836552748885%
Multi-Core
5277
32.52789249830488%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 150 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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