Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790S outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-870 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790S is 1706 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790S
- Performs up to 13% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-870 - 103 vs 91 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i7-4790S - $100.0 vs $274.5
- Up to 59% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-4790S - $1.1 vs $2.67 per FPS
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • May 11th, 2014
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790S | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
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May 11th, 2014 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Haswell | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |