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
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1221
77.72119669000637%
Multi-Core
3852
75.45543584720862%
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 84 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |