The Core i9-10900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $290.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-7740X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- Up to 55% cheaper – $234.99 vs $525.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 112 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
$525
44%
Value, $/FPS
$2.7/FPS
46%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
98%
Min 1% FPS
126
98%
Price, $
$234.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900K vs Core i7-7740X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $547.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
