The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790S, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $228.87 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790S
- Up to 75% cheaper – $74.39 vs $303.26
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-4790S
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
232
100%
Min 1% FPS
159
100%
Price, $
$303.26
24%
Value, $/FPS
$1.3/FPS
28%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Average FPS
202
87%
Min 1% FPS
140
88%
Price, $
$74.39
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-4790S 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 i9-12900K vs Core i7-4790S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-4790S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790S
May 11th, 2014
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Haswell |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
