Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6700T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 664 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 9% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-6700T - 135 vs 124 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700T
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $99.9 vs $234.0
- Up to 53% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-7740X - $0.81 vs $1.73 per FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 35 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $234 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
124
91%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
100%
Price, $
$99.9
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $99.9 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 85 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-6700T |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |