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In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2072 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $89.0 vs $189.0
- Up to 49% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-7740X - $0.46 vs $0.91 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 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 8% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-2700K - 208 vs 193 FPS
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1920 x 1080
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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K
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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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Core i7-2700K
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2700K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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