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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-4790

The Core i3-10100 is slightly faster than the Core i7-4790 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $49.97 more expensive!

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CPU

$147.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 11% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 1 month newer

CPU

$98.02View CPUAll CPUs

Available for $98.02

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-10100

541FPS

Core i7-4790

513FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-10100

596FPS

Core i7-4790

580FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-10100

222FPS

Core i7-4790

203FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-10100

205FPS

Core i7-4790

202FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-10100

624FPS

Core i7-4790

608FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-10100

327FPS

Core i7-4790

326FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-10100

521FPS

Core i7-4790

518FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-10100

Core i7-4790

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-10100

28%

Core i7-4790

23%

Core i3-10100 ranks 5 points higher.

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L3 Cachehelp

6 MB

8 MB

Core i7-4790 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz

Core i7-4790

3.6 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-10100

4.3 GHz

Core i7-4790

4 GHz

Core i3-10100 boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-10100

65W

Core i7-4790

84W

Core i3-10100 draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-10100

$147.99

Core i7-4790

$98.02

Core i7-4790 is $49.97 cheaper.

Core i3-10100Core i7-4790

LGA1200

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LGA1150

Comet Lake

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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Intel HD 4600

2666 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-10100 or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i3-10100. It's 22% faster than the Core i7-4790 on average across 100+ games, scoring 28/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-10100 than Core i7-4790?expand_more

22% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-10100 or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i3-10100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-10100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 28/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-10100 and Core i7-4790?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-10100 scores 28/100, Core i7-4790 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-10100 or Core i7-4790 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-10100 or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i3-10100 is the stronger pick at 28/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.