Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms Core i7-5930K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 123 days older than Core i7-5930K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 2% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-5930K - 348 vs 341 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-5930K - 88 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
348
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.64/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$222.65
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$222.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3204 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-5930K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 88 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |