Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-540 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-540 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2727 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-540.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 20% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i3-540 - 180 vs 150 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-540 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-540
- Up to 74% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $60.0 vs $234.99
- Up to 69% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-7740X - $0.4 vs $1.31 per FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 73 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
180
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.31/FPS
30%
Price, $
$234.99
25%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i3-540 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
112 W | TDP | 73 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |