The Core i7-4790K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4460. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4460
- Consumes up to 5% less energy – 84 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4460 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-4460
May 11th, 2014
Average FPS
179
96%
Min 1% FPS
119
97%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4460 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4460 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4460 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-4460
May 11th, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4460 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | $187.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
