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Core i7-4790K vs Core i7-6700K

Core i7-4790K vs Core i7-6700K: 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 Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 229.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 331 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 222.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 332 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Intel Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 229.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 331 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 222.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 332 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 457 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Consumes up to 3% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700K - 88 vs 91 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K

  • Performs up to 1% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-4790K - 251 vs 248 FPS
  • Up to 3% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - €222.66 vs €229.19
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

248

98.80478087649402%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€229.19

97%

Intel Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 229.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 331 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

251

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€222.66

100%

FPS Winner

Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 222.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 332 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

93.71621621621622%

Multi-Core

4394

89.72840514600776%

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

100%

Multi-Core

4897

100%

Intel Core i7-4790K

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Intel Core i7-6700K

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Aug 1st, 2015
Core i7CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
4.0 GHzBase Clock Speed4.0 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
88 W
TDP91 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
40.0xMultiplier40.0x
Intel HD 4600Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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