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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4670 vs Core i7-4790

The Core i5-4670 is slightly slower than the Core i7-4790 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 months newer
Available for $312

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-4670

187FPS

Core i7-4790

197FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-4670

200FPS

Core i7-4790

201FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-4670

215FPS

Core i7-4790

217FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-4670

569FPS

Core i7-4790

575FPS

Rust2018

Core i5-4670

286FPS

Core i7-4790

288FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4670

325FPS

Core i7-4790

325FPS

Minecraft2011

597FPS

603FPS

490FPS

504FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-4670

23%

Core i7-4790

25%

Core i7-4790 ranks 2 points higher.

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Core i7-4790 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4670

6 MB

Core i7-4790

8 MB

Core i7-4790 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4670

3.4 GHz

Core i7-4790

3.6 GHz

Core i7-4790 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4670

3.8 GHz

Core i7-4790

4 GHz

Core i7-4790 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-4670

84W

Core i7-4790

84W

Pricehelp

Core i5-4670

$48.59

Core i7-4790

Core i5-4670Core i7-4790

LGA1150

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LGA1150

Haswell

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4600

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Intel HD 4600

DDR3

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4670 or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i7-4790. It's 9% faster than the Core i5-4670 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 22/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-4790 than Core i5-4670?expand_more

9% 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 i5-4670 or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i7-4790 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-4790 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 24/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4670 and Core i7-4790?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4670 scores 22/100, Core i7-4790 scores 24/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-4670 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 i5-4670 or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i7-4790 is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.