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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700 is 1341 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 4% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-4790 - 252 vs 243 FPS
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 65 vs 84 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i7-8700 - CA$96.99 vs CA$322.05
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel BX80684I78700 Boxed 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor 3.2 6
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Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
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Core i7-8700
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1221
80.70059484467944%
Multi-Core
3852
65.23285351397121%
Intel Core i7-8700 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 1st, 2018 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 84 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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