The Core i7-6850K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790S, however, it's the same value for money, as it's only $2.83 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 4% cheaper – $69.00 vs $71.83
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790S
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-4790S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$69
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Average FPS
182
99%
Min 1% FPS
121
99%
Price, $
$71.83
96%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
95%
Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-4790S 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 i7-6850K vs Core i7-4790S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-4790S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
| $617.00 | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Haswell |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.8 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 |
