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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 1575 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 4% better in Stray than Core i5-661 - 183 vs 176 FPS
- Consumes up to 3% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 84 vs 87 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 8 vs 4 threads
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
183
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.53/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$96.99
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 87 W | TDP | 84 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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