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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 240 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 9% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i7-4960X - 187 vs 172 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 88 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-4960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
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1920 x 1080
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Extreme
Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501
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Core i7-4960X
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4960X
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Single-Core
682
49.170872386445566%
Multi-Core
3402
77.42375967228038%
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 88 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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