The Core i7-7740X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6500T and it's also a better value for money, as it's $5.20 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 7% cheaper – $69.80 vs $75.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-6500T
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 35 vs 112 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-6500T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$69.8
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.33/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-6500T 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-6500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-6500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-6500T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
58%
Turbo Frequency
3.1 GHz
67%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7740X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake-X | Codename | Skylake |
| 112 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
