The Core i9-11900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €310.20 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- Up to 58% cheaper – €226.87 vs €537.07
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 88 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-11900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-4790K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, €
€537.07
42%
Value, €/FPS
€2.6/FPS
47%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
90%
Min 1% FPS
123
91%
Price, €
€226.87
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.21/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-4790K 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 i9-11900KF vs Core i7-4790K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900KF vs Core i7-4790K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | $350.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 88 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
