Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms Core i7-4790S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 1142 days newer than Core i7-4790S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790S
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 65 vs 112 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7640X - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 7% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-4790S - 259 vs 243 FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-4790S
Desktop • May 11th, 2014
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4790S
Desktop • May 11th, 2014
Single-Core
1192
67.68881317433276%
Multi-Core
3737
70.8436018957346%
Intel Core i7-4790S | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| May 11th, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Haswell | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
