The Core i5-12600 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790T and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $110.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790T
- Up to 45% cheaper – $135.03 vs $246.02
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 45 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-4790T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€246.02
54%
Value, €/FPS
€1.18/FPS
63%
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
88%
Min 1% FPS
121
89%
Price, €
€135.03
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-4790T 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 i5-12600 vs Core i7-4790T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-4790T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
81%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
