Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4790 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2744 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $135.0 vs $272.99
- Up to 32% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.99 vs $1.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 84 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 37% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-4790 - 188 vs 137 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790 - 24 vs 8 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $135 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 10505 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
188
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.45/FPS
68%
Price, $
$272.99
49%
FPS Winner
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In Stock
Updated 10504 minutes ago
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 i9-12900KF |
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May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Haswell | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
84 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |