Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 vs i7-7740X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7740X
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 112 Watt
6.05
+961%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60
2 cores / 2 threads, 110 Watt
0.57

Core i7-7740X outperforms Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 by a whopping 961% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7740X and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10892811
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.32no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)2x Athlon 64 (Desktop)
Power efficiency5.110.49
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Toledo (2006)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7740X and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed4.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1000 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7740X and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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)no data
SocketFCLGA2066no data
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt110 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7740X and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7740X and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7740X and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
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 630no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7740X and Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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
+961%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 0.57

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-7740X 10252
+423%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 1960

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.05 0.57
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 110 Watt

i7-7740X has a 961.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 X2 FX-60, on the other hand, has 1.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7740X is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7740X and Athlon 64 X2 FX-60, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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