Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3470S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3470S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1851 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 7% better in Valheim than Core i5-3470S - 204 vs 191 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470S - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470S
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €42.73 vs €156.88
- Up to 71% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-7740X - €0.22 vs €0.77 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
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
204
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
28%
Price, €
€156.88
27%
FPS Winner
Buy for €156.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 205 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
191
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Price, €
€42.73
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €42.73 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 204 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-3470S |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |