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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-4790

The Core i5-7600K is slightly faster 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 9% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 9 months newer

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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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-7600K

203FPS

Core i7-4790

201FPS

League of Legends2009

209FPS

193FPS

523FPS

499FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-7600K

219FPS

Core i7-4790

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-7600K

585FPS

Core i7-4790

573FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-7600K

613FPS

Core i7-4790

601FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-7600K

233FPS

Core i7-4790

234FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-7600K

187FPS

Core i7-4790

182FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-7600K

29%

Core i7-4790

25%

Core i5-7600K ranks 4 points higher.

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Core i7-4790 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-7600K

6 MB

Core i7-4790

8 MB

Core i7-4790 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-7600K

3.8 GHz

Core i7-4790

3.6 GHz

Core i5-7600K has a 6% higher base clock.

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Core i5-7600K

4.2 GHz

Core i7-4790

4 GHz

Core i5-7600K boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-7600K

91W

Core i7-4790

84W

Core i7-4790 draws 7W less power.

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Core i5-7600K

Core i7-4790

Core i5-7600KCore i7-4790

LGA1151

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LGA1150

Kaby Lake

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Haswell

Desktop

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Desktop

HD 630

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Intel HD 4600

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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1600 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-7600K or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i5-7600K. It's 16% faster than the Core i7-4790 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-7600K than Core i7-4790?expand_more

16% 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 i5-7600K or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i5-7600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-7600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-7600K and Core i7-4790?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-7600K scores 29/100, Core i7-4790 scores 25/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-7600K 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 i5-7600K or Core i7-4790?expand_more

The Core i5-7600K is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.