Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7740X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600K is 1039 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-7740X - 128 vs 127 FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 25% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - €156.88 vs €209.77
- Up to 24% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-10600K - €1.24 vs €1.64 per FPS
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
128
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.64/FPS
75%
Price, €
€209.77
74%
FPS Winner
Buy for €209.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 199 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
127
99%
Value, €/FPS
€1.24/FPS
100%
Price, €
€156.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €156.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 199 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 112 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |