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In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1029 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 13% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-5930K - 152 vs 134 FPS
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-5930K - $135.0 vs $549.95
- Consumes up to 20% less energy than Intel Core i7-5930K - 112 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-7740x Processor Tray (CM8067702868631)
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Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-5930K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell E |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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