Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900 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 i9-14900 is 2387 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i9-14900 - $234.0 vs $554.99
- Up to 49% better value when playing Valorant than Core i9-14900 - $0.29 vs $0.57 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900
- Performs up to 22% better in Valorant than Core i7-7740X - 982 vs 802 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 32 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
802
81%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Price, $
$234
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $234 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 130 minutes ago
Buy for $554.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 128 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i9-14900 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 24 |
8 | Threads | 32 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.8 GHz |
112 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 20.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |