The Core i9-11900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$372.78 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790
- Up to 81% cheaper – CA$85.88 vs CA$458.66
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 33% less energy – 84 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-4790 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$458.66
18%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.22/FPS
21%
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
88%
Min 1% FPS
121
90%
Price, CA$
CA$85.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.47/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-4790 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-4790 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-4790 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
