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Core i7-9700F vs Core i7-4790S

Core i7-9700F vs Core i7-4790S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-9700F

3.0 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for $295 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15733 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-4790S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $274.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15734 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-9700F

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for $295 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15733 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-4790S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $274.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15734 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-9700F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4790S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-9700F is 1808 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790S.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700F

  • Performs up to 5% better in Resident Evil 4 than Core i7-4790S - 180 vs 172 FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790S

  • Up to 7% cheaper than Core i7-9700F - $274.5 vs $295.0
  • Up to 2% better value when playing Resident Evil 4 than Core i7-9700F - $1.6 vs $1.64 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-9700F doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Resident Evil 4.
Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

180

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.64/FPS

97%

Price, $

$295

93%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for $295 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15733 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014


FPS

172

95%

Value, $/FPS

$1.6/FPS

100%

Price, $

$274.5

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $274.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15734 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1549

100%

Multi-Core

6256

100%

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014


Single-Core

1192

76%

Multi-Core

3737

59%

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo

Intel Core i7-9700F

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Intel Core i7-4790S

Apr 23rd, 2019
Release DateMay 11th, 2014
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameHaswell
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
8Threads8
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
30.0xMultiplier
32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i7-9700F or Core i7-4790S

Resident Evil 4, 1920 x 1080, Max

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