Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 480 days older than the cheaper Core i5-9500.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 2% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-9500 - 213 vs 208 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9500 - 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-9500
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $160.74 vs $189.0
- Up to 13% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-7740X - $0.77 vs $0.89 per FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
208
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.77/FPS
100%
Price, $
$160.74
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i5-9500 |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |