Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms Core i5-480M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 1208 days newer than Core i5-480M.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 7% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-480M - 200 vs 187 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-480M - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-480M doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-480M
- Consumes up to 60% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 35 vs 88 Watts
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Core i5-480M
Mobile • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790K | vs | Intel Core i5-480M |
|---|---|---|
May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Haswell | Codename | Arrandale |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket G1 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 88 W | TDP | 35 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 20.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
