Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-8700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 101 days older than Core i7-8700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 0% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i7-8700K - 236 vs 235 FPS
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
236
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
100%
Price, €
€156.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8700K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 112 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |