Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
Dell
60 Overall Score
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Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
Intel
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
62 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The i7-7740X is a capable overclocker, with several users reporting stable 5.0-5.2 GHz speeds and good gaming performance. However, it runs hot under extreme stress, requires an expensive X299 platform, and is often seen as poor value compared to the i7-8700K. One reviewer strongly advises against it, calling it garbage, while others praise it for high-end builds.
Pros
- Overclocks well to 5GHz+
- Great gaming performance
- Stable under mild overclock
- Good for high-end builds
Cons
- Runs hot under extreme stress
- Expensive platform cost
- Poor value vs i7-8700K
- Quad-core limited longevity
Overclocking potential 5
Thermal performance 4
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Platform cost 2
Longevity 2
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Specifications
| Dell Inspiron 7700 | Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Core i5 |
| Model | 1255U | 7640X |
| Codename | Alder Lake-U | Kaby Lake X |
| Class | laptop | desktop |
| Process | 10★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 2★ | — |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2.5★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | 64 | 64 |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | LGA 2066 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 15★ | 112 |
| Max Turbo Power | 55★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe 96EU | — |
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 7700 10-core Intel BGA 1744
- Strong efficiency (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong platform (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Intel Core i5 X-Series 7640X 4-core LGA 2066
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Strong platform (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Inspiron 7700
Scores 60 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.