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Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-4790

Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-4790: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74105 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-4790

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)

Buy for CA$96.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74105 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74105 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-4790

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)

Buy for CA$96.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74105 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 978 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-4790 - 219 vs 214 FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790

  • Up to 68% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$96.99 vs CA$304.95
  • Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 84 vs 91 Watts
This is a free version of Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Mass Effect: Andromeda

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

219

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$304.95

31%

FPS Winner

Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$304.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74105 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Core i7-4790

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

214

97.71689497716895%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$96.99

100%

Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)

Buy for CA$96.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74105 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Core i7-4790

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

100%

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Core i7-4790

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1221

77.72119669000637%

Multi-Core

3852

75.45543584720862%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i7-4790 Logo

Intel Core i7-4790

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateMay 1st, 2014
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
91 WTDP
84 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
42.0x
Multiplier36.0x
HD 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

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