Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4790K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900 is 1818 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900
- Performs up to 10% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-4790K - 126 vs 115 FPS
- Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 65 vs 88 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i9-9900 - CA$385.0 vs CA$658.32
- Up to 36% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i9-9900 - CA$3.35 vs CA$5.22 per FPS
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
126
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$5.22/FPS
64%
Price, CA$
CA$658.32
58%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$658.32 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 106 minutes ago
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
115
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.35/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$385
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$385 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 106 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
---|---|---|
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 88 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |