Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i5-2430M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2095 days newer than Core i5-2430M.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2430M
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 35 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 7% better in Halo Infinite than Core i5-2430M - 163 vs 152 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2430M - 8 vs 4 threads
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
163
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.8/FPS
100%
Price, $
$129.95
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $129.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3245 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Oct 1st, 2011
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2430M | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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Oct 1st, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
3.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 112 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |