The Core i7-7740X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 9900X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $306.42 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- Up to 81% cheaper – $69.80 vs $376.22
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 112 vs 120 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 9900X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7740X vs Ryzen 9 9900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
209
84%
Min 1% FPS
145
85%
Price, $
$69.8
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.33/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 9900X
Aug 15th, 2024
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
170
100%
Price, $
$376.22
18%
Value, $/FPS
$1.51/FPS
22%
Core i7-7740X vs Ryzen 9 9900X 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 Ryzen 9 9900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7740X vs Ryzen 9 9900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
12%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
82%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Ryzen 9 9900X
Aug 15th, 2024
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7740X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Aug 15th, 2024 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $499.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Kaby Lake-X | Codename | Granite Ridge |
112 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 4.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.6 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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