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In short — Core i7-4790K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9920X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790K is 1632 days older than the more expensive Core i9-9920X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i9-9920X - $145.0 vs $495.15
- Consumes up to 47% less energy than Intel Core i9-9920X - 88 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9920X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9920X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 24 vs 8 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501
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Intel Core i9-9920X X-Series Processor 12 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC6)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Core i9-9920X
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1387
98.15994338287332%
Multi-Core
4394
46.53675068841347%
Intel Core i7-4790K | vs | Intel Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Haswell | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
88 W | TDP | 165 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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