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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7350K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7350K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 174 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $51.6 vs $189.0
- Up to 72% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-7740X - $0.39 vs $1.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 60 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 3% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-7350K - 135 vs 131 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 8 vs 4 threads
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
131
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
Value Winner
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)
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Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7350K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 42.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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