Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7740X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7740X is 391 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 3% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-6900K - 213 vs 207 FPS
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - €156.88 vs €188.88
- Up to 19% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-6900K - €0.74 vs €0.91 per FPS
- Consumes up to 20% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 112 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 16 vs 8 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
213
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Price, €
€156.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-6900K |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |