Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS is 1744 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €156.88 vs €482.86
- Up to 64% better value when playing A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i9-12900KS - €1.16 vs €3.18 per FPS
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 112 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 13% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i7-7740X - 152 vs 135 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
135
88%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
100%
Price, €
€156.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €156.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 140 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FPS
152
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.18/FPS
36%
Price, €
€482.86
32%
FPS Winner
Buy for €482.86 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 139 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 150 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |