The Core i3-9300 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- Consumes up to 45% less energy – 62 vs 112 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7740X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
98%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€386.36
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.02/FPS
100%
Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-7740X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i7-7740X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $143.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
62 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
