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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 9 7900X 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 Ryzen 9 7900X is 1919 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- Performs up to 54% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-7740X - 195 vs 127 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
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 46% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7900X - $209.95 vs $391.0
- Up to 18% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Ryzen 9 7900X - $1.65 vs $2.01 per FPS
- Consumes up to 34% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - 112 vs 170 Watts
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
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Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
127
65%
Value, $/FPS
$1.65/FPS
100%
Price, $
$209.95
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-7740x Processor Tray (CM8067702868631)
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 9 7900X
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Ryzen 9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raphael | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| AMD Socket AM5 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
4.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 170 W | TDP | 112 W |
5 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
47.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Radeon Graphics | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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