The Core i9-11900K is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7740X and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $76.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 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 25% cheaper – $234.99 vs $311.98
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 112 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-11900K vs Core i7-7740X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$311.98
75%
Value, $/FPS
$1.5/FPS
82%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
92%
Min 1% FPS
126
93%
Price, $
$234.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900K 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 i9-11900K vs Core i7-7740X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900K vs Core i7-7740X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $539.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
