Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-7740X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-9700K is 480 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - $189.0 vs $275.13
- Up to 31% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-9700K - $1.38 vs $1.99 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-7740X - 138 vs 137 FPS
- 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
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
137
99%
Value, $/FPS
$1.38/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $189 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5601 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
138
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.99/FPS
69%
Price, $
$275.13
68%
FPS Winner
Buy for $275.13 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 5601 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-9700K |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |