Key Differences
In short — Core i3-14100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4790 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-14100 is 3539 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 21% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-4790 - 126 vs 104 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i3-14100 - CA$144.0 vs CA$220.54
- Up to 21% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-14100 - CA$1.38 vs CA$1.75 per FPS
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
126
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.75/FPS
78%
Price, CA$
CA$220.54
65%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$220.54 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4153 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
104
82%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.38/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$144
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$144 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4144 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-14100 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 84 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |