The Core i7-7740X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only €54.35 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- Up to 14% cheaper – €332.01 vs €386.36
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 77 vs 112 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7740X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-3770K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€386.36
85%
Value, €/FPS
€2.02/FPS
96%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
90%
Min 1% FPS
115
91%
Price, €
€332.01
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.93/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-3770K 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 i7-7740X vs Core i7-3770K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-3770K in core CPU performance specifications
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
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
87%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7740X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $313.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 112 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
