Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 1523 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-930.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 6% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-930 - 157 vs 148 FPS
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-930 - $115.0 vs $144.95
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-930 - 84 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-930 doesn't have integrated graphics
Red Dead Redemption 2
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Single-Core
416
34.07043407043407%
Multi-Core
1424
36.967808930425754%
Intel Core i7-930 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
---|---|---|
Feb 28th, 2010 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 84 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
No | Overclockable | No |