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Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-9100F

Core i7-4790K vs Core i3-9100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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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 22 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-9100F Processore 4x3.6 (Boost 4.2) GHz 6MB-L3 Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 128.88 on Amazon

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Updated 22 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
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 22 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-9100F

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-9100F Processore 4x3.6 (Boost 4.2) GHz 6MB-L3 Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 128.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 22 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 1818 days older than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 8 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F

  • Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - €128.88 vs €261.4
  • Up to 51% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-4790K - €1.7 vs €3.44 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 65 vs 88 Watts
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

76

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.44/FPS

49%

Price, €

€261.4

49%

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 22 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

76

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.7/FPS

100%

Price, €

€128.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-9100F Processore 4x3.6 (Boost 4.2) GHz 6MB-L3 Cache Socket 1151

Buy for 128.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 22 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

100%

Multi-Core

4394

100%

Intel Core i3-9100F Logo
Core i3-9100F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1374

99%

Multi-Core

3669

83%

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo

Intel Core i7-4790K

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Intel Core i3-9100F

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Apr 23rd, 2019
Core i7CollectionCore i3
HaswellCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8
Threads4
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
88 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
40.0x
Multiplier36.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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