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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i7-7740X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 1744 days newer than Core i7-7740X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 4% better in F1 22 than Core i7-7740X - 289 vs 279 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 24 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7740X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 112 vs 150 Watts
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
279
96%
Value, $/FPS
$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-7740X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.50GHz Turbo Unlocked FCLGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Core i7-7740X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i7-7740X |
|---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 112 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 43.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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