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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3770K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1884 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3770K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K
- Up to 7% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $175.0 vs $189.0
- 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 11% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3770K - 255 vs 230 FPS
- Up to 3% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3770K - $0.74 vs $0.76 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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Intel Core i7-3770K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770K
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Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
255
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189
92%
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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Core i7-3770K
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3770K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 3.5 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 |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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