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Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-14400F

Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-14400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 25 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $209.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 24 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 25 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $209.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 24 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-14400F outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-14400F is 3539 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-14400F

  • Performs up to 10% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-4790K - 183 vs 167 FPS
  • Up to 20% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - $209.99 vs $261.54
  • Up to 27% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-4790K - $1.15 vs $1.57 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 16 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

167

91%

Value, $/FPS

$1.57/FPS

73%

Price, $

$261.54

80%

Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 25 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

183

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.15/FPS

100%

Price, $

$209.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-14400F Desktop Processor 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $209.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 24 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

59%

Multi-Core

4394

38%

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2350

100%

Multi-Core

11359

100%

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo

Intel Core i7-4790K

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Intel Core i5-14400F Logo

Intel Core i5-14400F

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionCore i5
HaswellCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
16
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
88 WTDPNot Available
22 nmProcess Size
10 nm
40.0x
Multiplier25.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-4790K or Core i5-14400F

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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