The Core i7-4790K is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i5-9400F, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $31.51 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-9400F
- Up to 24% cheaper – $99.00 vs $130.51
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 26% less energy – 65 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-9400F 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, $
$130.51
75%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
76%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.53/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-9400F 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-9400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-9400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i5-9400F
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Haswell | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
