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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K is 978 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$96.99 vs CA$482.81
- Up to 80% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-7700K - CA$0.38 vs CA$1.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 84 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-4790 - 259 vs 255 FPS
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
255
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.38/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$96.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
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Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
259
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.86/FPS
20%
Price, CA$
CA$482.81
20%
FPS Winner
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)
Buy for CA$482.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 51 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Haswell | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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