Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7740X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2072 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 11% better in Saints Row than Core i7-2700K - 165 vs 149 FPS
- Up to 14% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - €156.88 vs €182.45
- Up to 22% better value when playing Saints Row than Core i7-2700K - €0.95 vs €1.22 per FPS
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
165
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.95/FPS
100%
Price, €
€156.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €156.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 170 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2700K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 112 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |