The Core i5-14600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's €132.78 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 34% cheaper – €253.58 vs €386.36
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7740X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
The Core i5-14600K is better in every way
Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€253.58
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
88%
Min 1% FPS
126
89%
Price, €
€386.36
65%
Value, €/FPS
€2.02/FPS
57%
Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-7740X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
33%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $319.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
