Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10320 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10320 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1039 days older than the cheaper Core i3-10320.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10320
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $120.0 vs $189.0
- Up to 36% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i7-7740X - $0.67 vs $1.05 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 1% better in No Man's Sky than Core i3-10320 - 180 vs 178 FPS
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
178
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
100%
Price, $
$120
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $120 on Amazon
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Buy for $189 on Amazon
In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-10320 | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |