The Core i9-7940X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 84 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-4790 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
202
98%
Min 1% FPS
141
99%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-4790 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-4790 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-7940X vs Core i7-4790 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-7940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $13.99 | MSRP | $3.12 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Haswell |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
