The Core i7-9700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4440 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €86.58 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4440
- Up to 22% cheaper – €306.20 vs €392.78
- Consumes up to 12% less energy – 84 vs 95 Watts
Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-4440 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€392.78
77%
Value, €/FPS
€2.04/FPS
84%
Core i5-4440
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
179
93%
Min 1% FPS
119
94%
Price, €
€306.2
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.71/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-4440 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 i7-9700K vs Core i5-4440 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-4440 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-4440
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
67%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4440 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
