The Core i7-4790K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4570T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $73.43 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4570T
- Up to 54% cheaper – $62.08 vs $135.51
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 60% less energy – 35 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4570T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$135.51
45%
Value, $/FPS
$0.72/FPS
47%
Core i5-4570T
Jun 2nd, 2013
Average FPS
178
96%
Min 1% FPS
119
97%
Price, $
$62.08
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.34/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4570T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4570T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4570T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-4570T
Jun 2nd, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
