Intel Core i3-10300T vs Intel Core i7-7740X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-10300T and Intel Core i7-7740X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i3-10300T

Intel Core i7-7740X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-10300T

CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 11 month(s) later
2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
3.2x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 112 Watt

Launch date	27 May 2020 vs 30 May 2017
Maximum memory size	128 GB vs 64 GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 112 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7740X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 15% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
Around 15% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2686 vs 2342
Around 20% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9611 vs 8003

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.50 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2686 vs 2342
PassMark - CPU mark	9611 vs 8003

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-10300T
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7740X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2342

2686

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

8003

9611

Name	Intel Core i3-10300T	Intel Core i7-7740X
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1693
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1693
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1454
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1454
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3458
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3458
PassMark - Single thread mark	2342	2686
PassMark - CPU mark	8003	9611
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		1251
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		4898
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		0

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i3-10300T	Intel Core i7-7740X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Comet Lake	Kaby Lake
Launch date	27 May 2020	30 May 2017
Launch price (MSRP)	$143	$350
Place in performance rating	1126	1357
Processor Number	i3-10300T	i7-7740X
Series	10th Generation Intel Core i3 Processors	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status	Launched	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Price now		$348.99
Value for money (0-100)		10.34
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.00 GHz	4.30 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s	8 GT/s DMI3
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz	4.50 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	8	8
L1 cache		256 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72 °C
Number of QPI Links		0
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	41.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	128 GB	64 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Graphics
Device ID	0x9BC8
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB
Processor graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	3
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2160@30Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12
OpenGL	4.5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	25 Watt
Configurable TDP-down Frequency	2.50 GHz
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	LGA 1200	FCLGA2066
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt	112 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015B	PCG 2017X
Low Halogen Options Available
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)