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 i7-4790
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i3-14100 - CA$144.0 vs CA$222.31
- Up to 13% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i3-14100 - CA$0.83 vs CA$0.95 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 35% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-4790 - 234 vs 173 FPS
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
173
73%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$144
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$144 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11603 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
234
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.95/FPS
87%
Price, CA$
CA$222.31
64%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$222.31 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11602 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
84 W | TDP | Not Available |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |