The Core i5-14600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $0.14 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- Up to 0% cheaper – $213.80 vs $213.94
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 88 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-4790K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
236
100%
Min 1% FPS
160
100%
Price, $
$213.94
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
201
85%
Min 1% FPS
138
86%
Price, $
$213.8
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.06/FPS
85%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-4790K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600KF vs Core i7-4790K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
33%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
29%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
$294.00 | MSRP | $350.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 88 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
