The Core i7-4790K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G3258. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G3258
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 53 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Pentium G3258 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, €
€226.87
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.21/FPS
100%
Pentium G3258
Jun 2nd, 2014
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-4790K vs Pentium G3258 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 Pentium G3258 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Pentium G3258 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%
Pentium G3258
Jun 2nd, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2014 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 53 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Haswell) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
