The Core i7-9700KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $125.20 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 95 vs 112 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- Up to 64% cheaper – $69.80 vs $195.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, $
$195
35%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
36%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
209
99%
Min 1% FPS
145
99%
Price, $
$69.8
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.33/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-7740X 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 i7-9700KF vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700KF vs Core i7-7740X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $374.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake-X |
95 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
