The Core i3-12100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790S and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $6.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 58 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-4790S
- Up to 10% cheaper – $62.48 vs $69.19
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-12100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-12100F vs Core i7-4790S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€69.19
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Average FPS
182
90%
Min 1% FPS
121
90%
Price, €
€62.48
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100F vs Core i7-4790S 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 i3-12100F vs Core i7-4790S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i7-4790S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
$97.00 | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
58 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
