The Core i7-4960X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 88 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-4960X vs Core i7-4790K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4960X
Sep 3rd, 2013
Average FPS
172
92%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$130.51
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i7-4960X vs Core i7-4790K 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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High
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Very High
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+2
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Epic
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Ultra
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+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4960X vs Core i7-4790K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4960X vs Core i7-4790K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4960X
Sep 3rd, 2013
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $350.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 88 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
