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Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-7740X

Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-7740X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $198 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $198 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-8700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-8700K is 101 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7740X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - $198.0 vs $250.0
  • Up to 21% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-7740X - $0.97 vs $1.23 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Valheim.
Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

204

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.97/FPS

100%

Price, $

$198

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $198 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

204

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.23/FPS

78%

Price, $

$250

79%

Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W

Buy for $250 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

96%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1634

100%

Multi-Core

5277

81%

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Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i7-7740X

Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateJun 26th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.5 GHz
95 W
TDP112 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0xMultiplier
43.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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