Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4150 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4150 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790 and the cheaper Core i3-4150 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4150
- Up to 67% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - $32.9 vs $98.71
- Up to 67% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-4790 - $0.15 vs $0.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 54 vs 84 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-4150 - 243 vs 239 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4150 - 8 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
239
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.15/FPS
100%
Price, €
€36.52
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4150 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
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May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
54 W | TDP | 84 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |