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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-3720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1884 days newer than Core i7-3720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3720QM
- Consumes up to 60% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 45 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 16% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-3720QM - 180 vs 155 FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
180
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.31/FPS
100%
Price, $
$235
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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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3720QM
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3720QM | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel BGA 1224 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 26.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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