Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790S outperforms the cheaper Core i7-950 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790S is 1804 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-950.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-950
- Up to 15% cheaper than Core i7-4790S - $73.12 vs $85.71
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790S
- Performs up to 39% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-950 - 93 vs 67 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-950 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-950 doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Desktop • May 11th, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-950 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790S |
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Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |