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Core i7-4790K vs Core i7-12700F

Core i7-4790K vs Core i7-12700F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 18949 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 280.99 on Amazon

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Updated 18949 minutes ago

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

In Stock

Updated 18949 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700F

2.1 GHz | 12-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 280.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18949 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700F is 2805 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Up to 7% cheaper than Core i7-12700F - €261.4 vs €280.99
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700F

  • Performs up to 8% better in Rocket League than Core i7-4790K - 770 vs 715 FPS
  • Up to 3% better value when playing Rocket League than Core i7-4790K - €0.36 vs €0.37 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 65 vs 88 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 20 vs 8 threads
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Rocket League

Rocket League

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

715

92%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

97%

Price, €

€261.4

100%

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 18949 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

770

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.36/FPS

100%

Price, €

€280.99

93%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 280.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18949 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

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Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

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Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

58%

Multi-Core

4394

38%

Intel Core i7-12700F Logo
Core i7-12700F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2362

100%

Multi-Core

11527

100%

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Intel Core i7-4790K

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Intel Core i7-12700F

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
12
8Threads
20
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.1 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
88 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
40.0x
Multiplier21.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-4790K or Core i7-12700F

Rocket League, 1920 x 1080, High Quality

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