Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i7-4790S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 2734 days newer than Core i7-4790S.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 13% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i7-4790S - 542 vs 479 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790S - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790S
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
DOOM Eternal
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Nightmare
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-4790S
Desktop • May 11th, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
