The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790S. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790S
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-4790S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, £
£249.87
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.18/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Average FPS
182
86%
Min 1% FPS
121
87%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-4790S 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 i7-12700K vs Core i7-4790S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-4790S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
32%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
25 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 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
