Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 920 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 23% better in Starfield than Core i7-2700K - 58 vs 47 FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 88 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - CA$185.7 vs CA$378.88
- Up to 40% better value when playing Starfield than Core i7-4790K - CA$3.95 vs CA$6.53 per FPS
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
58
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$6.53/FPS
60%
Price, CA$
CA$378.88
49%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$378.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2699 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
47
81%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.95/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$185.7
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$185.7 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2698 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790K | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
88 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |