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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7740X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7740X is 174 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 91 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 1% better in Minecraft than Core i7-7700K - 735 vs 727 FPS
- Up to 18% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $189.0 vs $230.0
- Up to 19% better value when playing Minecraft than Core i7-7700K - $0.26 vs $0.32 per FPS
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W
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Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
735
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
100%
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$189
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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
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 42.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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