Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms Core i7-8559U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 1435 days older than Core i7-8559U.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 1% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-8559U - 167 vs 166 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
167
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.81/FPS
100%
Price, €
€134.97
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 153 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8559U | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 88 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |