The Core i7-4790K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4150, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €166.46 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4150
- Up to 74% cheaper – €59.99 vs €226.45
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 39% less energy – 54 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-4150 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€226.45
26%
Value, €/FPS
€1.21/FPS
27%
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
179
96%
Min 1% FPS
119
97%
Price, €
€59.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-4150 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-4150 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-4150 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
