Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-9800X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 480 days older than Core i7-9800X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9800X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 2% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-9800X - 213 vs 209 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-9800X - 112 vs 165 Watts
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
213
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-9800X | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 112 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |