Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7740X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8700T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7740X is 280 days older than the more expensive Core i7-8700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 5% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-8700T - 135 vs 128 FPS
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i7-8700T - $189.0 vs $298.95
- Up to 40% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-8700T - $1.4 vs $2.34 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700T
- 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
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.4/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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Buy for $298.95 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-8700T |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |