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Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-4790S

Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-4790S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $136 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-4790S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $168 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $136 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-4790S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $168 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600K is 2181 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790S.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Rocket League than Core i7-4790S - 729 vs 706 FPS
  • Up to 19% cheaper than Core i7-4790S - $136.0 vs $168.0
  • Up to 17% better value when playing Rocket League than Core i7-4790S - $0.19 vs $0.23 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790S - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790S

  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Rocket League.
Rocket League

Rocket League

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

729

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.19/FPS

100%

Price, $

$136

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $136 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 69 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014


FPS

706

96%

Value, $/FPS

$0.23/FPS

82%

Price, $

$168

80%

Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $168 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 70 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

100%

Multi-Core

6838

100%

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014


Single-Core

1192

71%

Multi-Core

3737

54%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i7-4790S Logo

Intel Core i7-4790S

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateMay 11th, 2014
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
41.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4600
Yes
OverclockableNo

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