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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2360 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 27% better in Dota 2 than Core i5-2400S - 213 vs 168 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400S - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400S
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €69.9 vs €156.88
- Up to 43% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i7-7740X - €0.42 vs €0.74 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
213
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
56%
Price, €
€156.88
44%
FPS Winner
Intel - Processore core i7-7740x (kaby lake-x) quad-core 4.3 ghz socket lga 2066 boxato moltiplicatore sbloccato (dissipatore escluso)
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Core i5-2400S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
168
78%
Value, €/FPS
€0.42/FPS
100%
Price, €
€69.9
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-2400S Sockel 1155 Core-i5 Processore (2500MHz, L2/L3-Cache)
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In Stock
Updated 115 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i5-2400S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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