Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-875K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-875K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 1432 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-875K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-875K
- Up to 22% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - CA$112.0 vs CA$144.0
- Up to 18% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-4790 - CA$0.6 vs CA$0.73 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-875K - 198 vs 188 FPS
- Consumes up to 12% less energy than Intel Core i7-875K - 84 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-875K doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
FPS
188
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.6/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$112
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$112 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17045 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
198
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.73/FPS
82%
Price, CA$
CA$144
77%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$144 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17046 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 30th, 2010
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-875K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
---|---|---|
May 30th, 2010 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 84 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |