The Core i7-6800K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $26.02 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6800K
- Up to 26% cheaper – $72.98 vs $99.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 84 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-4790 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
199
100%
Min 1% FPS
110
100%
Price, $
$72.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-4790 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 i7-6800K vs Core i7-4790 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-4790 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6800K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $434.00 | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Haswell |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
