The Core i7-4930K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790 and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $24.71 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-4930K
- Up to 31% cheaper – $54.05 vs $78.76
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 35% less energy – 84 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-4930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-4930K vs Core i7-4790 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
94%
Min 1% FPS
115
95%
Price, €
€54.05
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.31/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€78.76
68%
Value, €/FPS
€0.43/FPS
72%
Core i7-4930K vs Core i7-4790 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 i7-4930K vs Core i7-4790 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4930K vs Core i7-4790 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
