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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600K is 1039 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $143.7 vs $189.0
- Up to 24% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-7740X - $1.06 vs $1.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i5-10600K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.06/FPS
100%
Price, $
$143.7
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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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 High
Core i5-10600K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 41.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-10600K or Core i7-7740X
Assassin's Creed Odyssey, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
57 FPS
$15.77/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-10600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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