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Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-4790T

Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-4790T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$248.62 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-4790T

2.7 GHz | 4-core

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Intel CORE I7-4790T 2.70GHZ SKT1150 6MB Cache Tray, CM8064601561513 (SKT1150 6MB Cache Tray)

Buy for CA$249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$248.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-4790T

2.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo
Intel CORE I7-4790T 2.70GHZ SKT1150 6MB Cache Tray, CM8064601561513 (SKT1150 6MB Cache Tray)

Buy for CA$249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-8700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-8700K is 1253 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790T.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i7-4790T - 214 vs 202 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i7-4790T - CA$248.62 vs CA$249.99
  • Up to 6% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than Core i7-4790T - CA$1.16 vs CA$1.24 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790T - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790T

  • Consumes up to 53% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 45 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Far Cry 5.
Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

214

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.16/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$248.62

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 3.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for CA$248.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo
Core i7-4790T

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

202

94%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.24/FPS

93%

Price, CA$

CA$249.99

99%

Intel CORE I7-4790T 2.70GHZ SKT1150 6MB Cache Tray, CM8064601561513 (SKT1150 6MB Cache Tray)

Buy for CA$249.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo
Core i7-4790T

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

Intel Core i7-4790T Logo
Core i7-4790T

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1150

72%

Multi-Core

3381

52%

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo

Intel Core i7-8700K

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Intel Core i7-4790T Logo

Intel Core i7-4790T

Oct 5th, 2017
Release DateMay 1st, 2014
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.7 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
95 WTDP
45 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
37.0x
Multiplier27.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

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