The Core i7-740QM is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-10400. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-740QM
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 45 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-10400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-740QM vs Core i5-10400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-740QM
Jun 20th, 2010
Average FPS
165
88%
Min 1% FPS
111
90%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$125.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
100%
Core i7-740QM vs Core i5-10400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Ultra
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+2
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Best Looking
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High
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+1
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Very High
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+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-740QM vs Core i5-10400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-740QM vs Core i5-10400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-740QM
Jun 20th, 2010
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
1.73 GHz
60%
Turbo Frequency
2.93 GHz
68%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i5-10400
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-740QM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-10400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $378.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Comet Lake |
45 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 2.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
