Ultra 9 285K vs i7-7740X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7740X
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 112 Watt
6.05
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.06
+612%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core i7-7740X by a whopping 612% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7740X and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking109853
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.3574.28
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.0932.43
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 3061% better value for money than i7-7740X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7740X and Core Ultra 9 285K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed4.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s250 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7740X and Core Ultra 9 285K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA20661851
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7740X and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i7-7740X and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7740X and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7740X and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7740X and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7740X 6.05
Ultra 9 285K 43.06
+612%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-7740X 9607
Ultra 9 285K 68403
+612%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.05 43.06
Recency 26 June 2017 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 125 Watt

i7-7740X has 11.6% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 611.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 500% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7740X in performance tests.


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