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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i5-3427U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1851 days newer than Core i5-3427U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3427U
- Consumes up to 85% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 17 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 18% better in Valorant than Core i5-3427U - 802 vs 682 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3427U - 8 vs 4 threads
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
802
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.17/FPS
100%
Price, $
$140
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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
High
Core i5-3427U
Mobile • Jun 1st, 2012
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3427U | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 1.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 2.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
17 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 18.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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