Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-10100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-10100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 2191 days older than the cheaper Core i3-10100.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i3-10100 - 88 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100
- Up to 49% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - €110.49 vs €215.0
- Up to 49% better value when playing Stray than Core i7-4790K - €0.6 vs €1.17 per FPS
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €215 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17024 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
184
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.6/FPS
100%
Price, €
€110.49
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €110.49 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 17024 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790K | vs | Intel Core i3-10100 |
---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
88 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |