Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K and the cheaper Core i7-4790 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - CA$96.99 vs CA$385.0
- Up to 74% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i7-4790K - CA$0.84 vs CA$3.21 per FPS
- Consumes up to 5% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 84 vs 88 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 4% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i7-4790 - 120 vs 115 FPS
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
115
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.84/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$96.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$96.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 103 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
120
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.21/FPS
26%
Price, CA$
CA$385
25%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$385 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 103 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 88 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |