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In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2072 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 15% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i7-2700K - 243 vs 211 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Up to 26% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $88.99 vs $119.95
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K
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Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-2700K
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2700K
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Single-Core
664
40.63647490820074%
Multi-Core
2264
42.90316467689975%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 112 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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