Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-965 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-965 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 1991 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-965.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 11% better in Ready or Not than Core i7-965 - 261 vs 235 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-965 - 84 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-965 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-965
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - €66.63 vs €157.65
- Up to 53% better value when playing Ready or Not than Core i7-4790 - €0.28 vs €0.6 per FPS
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Buy for €157.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 204 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
FPS
235
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.28/FPS
100%
Price, €
€66.63
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €66.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 434 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | Intel Core i7-965 |
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May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 Extreme |
Haswell | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |