The Core i7-4790K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7500T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$115.53 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7500T
- Up to 60% cheaper – CA$76.50 vs CA$192.03
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 60% less energy – 35 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-7500T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$192.03
39%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.03/FPS
41%
Core i5-7500T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
180
97%
Min 1% FPS
120
98%
Price, CA$
CA$76.5
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.42/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-7500T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-7500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-7500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Core i5-7500T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7500T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Haswell | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
