The Core i7-8700T is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $73.03 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700T
- Up to 31% cheaper – $161.96 vs $234.99
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 35 vs 112 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7740X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- A faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-8700T vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
184
96%
Min 1% FPS
122
97%
Price, $
$161.96
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$234.99
68%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
72%
Core i7-8700T vs Core i7-7740X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-8700T vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700T vs Core i7-7740X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
56%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
35 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
