Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2744 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 29% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $135.0 vs $189.98
- Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 84 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 77% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-4790 - 304 vs 172 FPS
- Up to 21% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i7-4790 - $0.62 vs $0.78 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790 - 20 vs 8 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 2482 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
304
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
100%
Price, $
$189.98
71%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |