The Core i7-4790K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10850K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's CA$293.14 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- Up to 60% cheaper – CA$192.03 vs CA$485.17
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 88 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Core i7-4790K vs Core i9-10850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
96%
Min 1% FPS
123
96%
Price, CA$
CA$192.03
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.03/FPS
100%
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, CA$
CA$485.17
39%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.51/FPS
41%
Core i7-4790K vs Core i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i9-10850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2020 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Haswell | Codename | Comet Lake |
88 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
