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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3330S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3330S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1757 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3330S.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3330S
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $149.95 vs $189.0
- Up to 10% better value when playing Borderlands 3 than Core i7-7740X - $0.76 vs $0.84 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 13% better in Borderlands 3 than Core i5-3330S - 224 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3330S - 8 vs 4 threads
Borderlands 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Badass
Core i5-3330S
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
198
88%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
100%
Price, $
$149.95
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3330S Processor 2.7GHz 5.0GT-s 6MB LGA 1155 CPU44; OEM
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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
Badass
Core i5-3330S
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3330S | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 27.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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