The Core i7-7740X is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700K, it's also the same value for money, as it's only €6.42 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- Up to 2% cheaper – €386.36 vs €392.78
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-9700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
99%
Min 1% FPS
126
99%
Price, €
€386.36
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.02/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€392.78
98%
Value, €/FPS
€2.04/FPS
99%
Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-9700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-9700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7740X vs Core i7-9700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7740X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $385.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 112 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
