Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-7740X vs Intel Core i7-7800X


General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i7-7740X
Core i7-7800X
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Intel Core i7-7740X processor is designed for office and gaming computers. It supports 64GB DDR3 memory. The clock frequency is 4.3GHz and the maximum frequency is 4.5GHz. The processor has 4 cores and 8 threads. The L3 cache size is 8 MB.
Package Size
Height
4.6 in.
5.83 in.
Width
4 in.
4.25 in.
Depth
2.05 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCLGA2066
FCLGA2066
Lithography
14 nm
14 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Kaby Lake
Skylake
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-7740X CPU Processor
  • It was pretty easy to install.
  • I installed it in over 5 minutes now, so far no problems everything works perfectly.
  • Cool processor. Installed quickly. Highly recommend.
  • Install this carefully. It will not be so easy and it will be very sad to break it.
Intel Core i7-7800X CPU Processor
  • i7-7800x has great socket performance.
  • Good CPU, it was really easy to install.
  • FCLGA2066 is a good socket, it is a lot of easy to find a suitable motherboard.
  • Installation went smoothly and works well. I love this socket!
  • The first time I installed a processor with such a socket, it was easy!
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
6
CPU Threads
8
12
Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
3.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
4 GHz
Max TDP
112 W
140 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
100 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-7740X CPU Processor
  • This processor is a beast. The most powerful I've had.
Intel Core i7-7800X CPU Processor
  • I paired it with corsair H150i RGB pro cooler and its temps sit around 30 degrees on idle and 50 ish under load.
  • Still testing but initial reaction is good, at the price I would expect to be delighted.
  • A very good processor is powerful, it overclocks perfectly.
  • Quite good temperatures in stock work and slight overclocking. Very good frequency!
  • Very hot, you need to buy a powerful cooling system!
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
384 kB
L2 Cache Size
1024 kB
6000 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
8250 kB
Max Memory Size
64 GB
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
4
Max Memory Bandwidth
42 GB/s
77 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-7740X CPU Processor
  • This incredible processor works great with DDR4-2666, no problem.
  • I installed myself 32GB of RAM. This is not a problem for such a processor. Super.
  • Awesome cache size. The processor is very powerful.
Intel Core i7-7800X CPU Processor
  • Supports up to 128GB DDR4 RAM!
  • 4 channel DDR4 memory works great.
  • 8 MB third cache, enough for any task!
  • Many cores, 4 memory channels. A very powerful processor.
  • Powerful processor, suitable for gaming and video rendering. Excellent memory performance!
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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