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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms Core i5-8279U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 1798 days older than Core i5-8279U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8279U
- Consumes up to 68% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 28 vs 88 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 1% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-8279U - 257 vs 255 FPS
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
257
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.73/FPS
100%
Price, £
£188.88
100%
FPS and 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
Highest
Core i5-8279U
Mobile • Apr 3rd, 2019
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8279U | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2019 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
28 W | TDP | 88 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| Iris Pro Plus 655 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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