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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4790K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8086K is 1496 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 4% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-4790K - 181 vs 174 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $106.02 vs $291.56
- Up to 62% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-8086K - $0.68 vs $1.79 per FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
174
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
100%
Price, €
€117.68
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8086K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
Jun 5th, 2018 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 40th | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 4.0 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 |
| 40.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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