The Core i7-4790K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4690, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $78.27 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4690
- Up to 61% cheaper – $50.42 vs $128.69
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 5% less energy – 84 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4690 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
205
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$128.69
39%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
40%
Core i5-4690
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
201
98%
Min 1% FPS
140
99%
Price, $
$50.42
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4690 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
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+2
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Very High
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High
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+1
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
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High
1920x1080
+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4690 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-4690 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 i5-4690
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
