Intel Core i5-9500F vs Intel Core i7-7740X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-9500F and Intel Core i7-7740X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-9500F
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 10 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 13% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Around 72% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 112 Watt
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9930 vs 9621
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 23 Apr 2019 vs 30 May 2017 |
Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
L1 cache | 384 KB vs 256 KB |
L2 cache | 1.5 MB vs 1 MB |
L3 cache | 9 MB vs 8 MB |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 64 GB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 112 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 9930 vs 9621 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7740X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more threads: 8 vs 6
- Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
- Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2693 vs 2569
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of threads | 8 vs 6 |
Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 4.40 GHz |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2693 vs 2569 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-9500F
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7740X
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Core i5-9500F | Intel Core i7-7740X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2569 | 2693 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 9930 | 9621 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | 0 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1251 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4898 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i5-9500F | Intel Core i7-7740X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Kaby Lake |
Launch date | 23 Apr 2019 | 30 May 2017 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $192-202 | $350 |
Place in performance rating | 1433 | 1438 |
Processor Number | i5-9500F | i7-7740X |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Price now | $348.99 | |
Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 10.34 | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
L1 cache | 384 KB | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 1 MB |
L3 cache | 9 MB | 8 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
Number of threads | 6 | 8 |
64 bit support | ||
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
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 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 112 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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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® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Virtualization |
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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™) |