The Core i7-9700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4820K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $33.34 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 27% less energy – 95 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-4820K
- Up to 14% cheaper – $199.88 vs $233.22
Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-4820K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$233.22
85%
Value, $/FPS
$1.21/FPS
96%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
89%
Min 1% FPS
115
91%
Price, $
$199.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-4820K 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 i7-9700K vs Core i7-4820K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-4820K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
10 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4820K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $385.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
95 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
