Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3770 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3770 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1884 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3770.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $122.03 vs $189.0
- Up to 25% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i7-7740X - $0.53 vs $0.71 per FPS
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 77 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 15% better in Lost Ark than Core i7-3770 - 265 vs 231 FPS
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
231
87%
Value, $/FPS
$0.53/FPS
100%
Price, $
$122.03
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $122.03 on Amazon
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Buy for $189 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3770 | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 112 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |