Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 761 days older than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - CA$187.16 vs CA$222.65
- Up to 15% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-4790K - CA$1.55 vs CA$1.82 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 1% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-6800K - 122 vs 121 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 88 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
121
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$187.16
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$187.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2316 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
122
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.82/FPS
85%
Price, CA$
CA$222.65
84%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$222.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2315 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 88 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |