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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 761 days older than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 7% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - CA$215.43 vs CA$232.47
- 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 8% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-6800K - 160 vs 148 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
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray
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Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, Upto 4.4 GHz) FC-LGA12C
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TOP 5 Games
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Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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