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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $999
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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Ryzen Threadripper 1950X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 45 days older than the cheaper Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 2% better in Monster Hunter: World than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X - 260 vs 255 FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X - 112 vs 180 Watts
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $221.76 vs $383.95
- Up to 41% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-7740X - $0.87 vs $1.48 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 32 vs 8 threads
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
260
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.48/FPS
58%
Price, $
$383.95
57%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Desktop • Aug 10th, 2017
FPS
255
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Price, $
$221.76
100%
Value Winner
AMD YD195XA8AEWOF Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (16-core/32-thread) Desktop Processor
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In Stock
Updated 49 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Desktop • Aug 10th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Aug 10th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Whitehaven |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 32 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 180 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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