Intel Core i5-9600KF vs Intel Core i7-7740X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-9600KF 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 i5-9600KF

  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
  • Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 4.50 GHz
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Around 18% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 112 Watt
  • Around 9% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10725 vs 9878
  • Around 2% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1272 vs 1251
  • Around 18% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5800 vs 4898
Specifications (specs)
Number of cores 6 vs 4
Maximum frequency 4.60 GHz vs 4.50 GHz
Maximum memory size 128 GB vs 64 GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt vs 112 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 10725 vs 9878
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1272 vs 1251
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 5800 vs 4898

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7740X

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2 more threads: 8 vs 6
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of threads 8 vs 6
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2755 vs 2748

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-9600KF
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7740X

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2748
2755
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
10725
9878
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1272
1251
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
5800
4898
Name Intel Core i5-9600KF Intel Core i7-7740X
PassMark - Single thread mark 2748 2755
PassMark - CPU mark 10725 9878
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 4297 0
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1272 1251
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 5800 4898

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i5-9600KF Intel Core i7-7740X

Essentials

Architecture codename Coffee Lake Kaby Lake
Launch date Q1'19 30 May 2017
Place in performance rating 1133 1336
Processor Number i5-9600KF i7-7740X
Series 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status Launched Discontinued
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Launch price (MSRP) $350
Price now $348.99
Value for money (0-100) 10.34

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.70 GHz 4.30 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3 8 GT/s DMI3
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C 100°C
Maximum frequency 4.60 GHz 4.50 GHz
Number of cores 6 4
Number of threads 6 8
L1 cache 256 KB
L2 cache 1 MB
L3 cache 8 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

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1151 FCLGA2066
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt 112 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015D (130W) 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® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
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® TSX-NI
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™)