Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i7-4790K

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the full tests Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i7-4790K and decide which is better for games or simple use for rendering, video editing, streaming, machine learning, programming. Here is useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Prime95, Handbrake, 7zip, 3DMark, Blender, Furmark, PCMark 10, AIDA64, MATLAB, WPrime, PassMark, Gears 5, Dolphin Emulator, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, Blender, SuperPi, GeekBench 6, 5.2, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, RealBench, UserBenchmark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Fortnite
Borderlands 3
Cyberpunk 2077
DOOM: Eternal
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
Last Man Standing
Grand Theft Auto V
Valorant
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Death Stranding
Apex Legends
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Halo Infinite
Watch Dogs Legion
Rainbow Six Siege
Overwatch
Valheim
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-4790K or Intel Core i7-4790.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-4790

52%

Core i7-4790K

52%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-4790

52%

Core i7-4790K

52%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: League of Legends (LOL), NBA 2K20, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Control, Ghostrunner, DOTA 2A, Forza Horizon 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Horizon Zero Dawn, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Monster Hunter World, Metro Exodus, Battlefield V, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	92.1	92.8
Valorant	104.7	105.5
Cyberpunk 2077	58.6	59.1
Apex Legends	98.4	99.2
Call of Duty Warzone	78.5	79.1
Overwatch	84.8	85.5
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.2	72.8
DOOM Eternal	52.3	52.8
Warzone	81.6	82.3
Assassin's Creed	87.9	88.6
Valheim	86.9	87.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-4790

31%

Core i7-4790K

46%

To make a finishing resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-4790K is more energy efficient than the Core i7-4790 as it consumes less power: 84W vs. 88W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, programming, video rendering or video editing, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-4790	Intel Core i7-4790K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	145	169
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	728	854
Cinbench 20 Single-core	384	411
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1819	1982
Cinbench 23 Single-core	974	1069
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	4564	4936

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-4790	Intel Core i7-4790K
Single-Core	2247	2491
Multi-Core	7177	8030

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-4790	Intel Core i7-4790K
Single-Core	785	1230
Multi-Core	4018	4747

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-4790	Intel Core i7-4790K
Announcement date	April 01, 2014	April 01, 2014
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1150	LGA1150
Core name	Haswell	Devil's Canyon
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	4	4
Turbo Frequency	4 MHz	4.4 MHz
Frequency	3.6 MHz	4 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	8
Bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Transistors count	1480 millions	1420 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	84 W	88 W
Memory type	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Max. Memory	32 Gb	32 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-4790K is 9% better than Core i7-4790 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-4790 is better: 2
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-4790K is better: 23
However, it should be realized that all the number in the table above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i7-4790 and Intel Core i7-4790K before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i7-4790 specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-4790K specs and review.