Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100 is 3539 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 4% cheaper than Core i3-14100 - $135.0 vs $139.99
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 7% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-4790 - 182 vs 170 FPS
- Up to 3% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-4790 - $0.77 vs $0.79 per FPS
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
182
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.77/FPS
100%
Price, $
$139.99
96%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for $139.99 on Amazon
In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
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May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Haswell | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
84 W | TDP | Not Available |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
No | Overclockable | No |