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Core i5-2500K vs Core i7-4790K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.
3.3 GHz | 4-core
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4.0 GHz | 4-core
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3.3 GHz | 4-core
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4.0 GHz | 4-core
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MSRP in USD: $350
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 1208 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
100
87%
Value, £/FPS
£0.38/FPS
100%
Price, £
£37.72
100%
Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Intel Core i5-2500K | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 88 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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