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Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-4790K

Core i5-9400F vs Core i7-4790K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9400F processore 2,9 GHz Box 9 MB Smart Cache

Buy for 158.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Processore quad-core (4 core) 4 GHz - Presa H3 LGA-1150 Confezione CM8064601710501

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

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Intel Core i5-9400F

2.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9400F processore 2,9 GHz Box 9 MB Smart Cache

Buy for 158.88 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Processore quad-core (4 core) 4 GHz - Presa H3 LGA-1150 Confezione CM8064601710501

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

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Updated 10 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9400F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9400F is 1713 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9400F

  • Up to 39% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - €158.88 vs €261.4
  • Up to 39% better value when playing F1 22 than Core i7-4790K - €0.58 vs €0.95 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 65 vs 88 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9400F - 8 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-9400F doesn't have integrated graphics
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F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

275

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.58/FPS

100%

Price, €

€158.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9400F processore 2,9 GHz Box 9 MB Smart Cache

Buy for 158.88 on Amazon

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Updated 10 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

275

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.95/FPS

61%

Price, €

€261.4

60%

Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Processore quad-core (4 core) 4 GHz - Presa H3 LGA-1150 Confezione CM8064601710501

Buy for 261.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

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Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9400F Logo
Core i5-9400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1378

99%

Multi-Core

4834

100%

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

100%

Multi-Core

4394

90%

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Intel Core i5-9400F

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Intel Core i7-4790K

Jan 8th, 2019
Release DateMay 1st, 2014
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
6Threads
8
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
65 W
TDP88 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
29.0xMultiplier
40.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
NoOverclockable
Yes

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