The Core i5-12400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790S, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $83.56 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790S
- Up to 58% cheaper – $59.99 vs $143.55
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-4790S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
153
100%
Price, $
$143.55
41%
Value, $/FPS
$0.64/FPS
45%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Average FPS
202
91%
Min 1% FPS
140
92%
Price, $
$59.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-4790S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
1920x1080
299
Average FPS
182
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
230
Average FPS
218
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
171
Average FPS
148
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
706
Average FPS
600
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
843
Average FPS
727
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-4790S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400 vs Core i7-4790S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
$199.00 | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
