Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 391 days newer than Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 5% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-6800K - 425 vs 406 FPS
- Consumes up to 20% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 112 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
425
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.49/FPS
100%
Price, £
£208.88
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
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |