i7-4790K vs i5-9600K — Call of Duty Modern Warfare with GTX 1660 Benchmarks 1080p, 1440p, Ultrawide, 4K Comparison
GTX 1660 with
Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz
Call of Duty Modern Warfare
GTX 1660 with
Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.70GHz
i7-4790K
i5-9600K
Multi-Thread Performance
11183 Pts
13352 Pts
Single-Thread Performance
2530 Pts
2677 Pts
Call of Duty Modern Warfare
i7-4790K vs i5-9600K in Call of Duty Modern Warfare using GTX 1660 — CPU Performance comparison at Ultra, High, Medium, and Low Quality Settings with 1080p, 1440p, Ultrawide, 4K resolutions
i7-4790K
i5-9600K
Ultra Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
103.0 FPS |
| 1080p |
109.0 FPS |
| 1440p |
74.2 FPS |
| 1440p |
78. |
| 2160p |
44.3 FPS |
| 2160p |
46.9 FPS |
| w1440p |
63.4 FPS |
| w1440p |
67.1 FPS |
High Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
161.5 FPS |
| 1080p |
169.4 FPS |
| 1440p |
122.4 FPS |
| 1440p |
128.4 FPS |
| 2160p |
78.8 FPS |
| 2160p |
82.8 FPS |
| w1440p |
107.1 FPS |
| w1440p |
112.4 FPS |
Medium Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
220.1 FPS |
| 1080p |
229.8 FPS |
| 1440p |
170. |
| 1440p |
178.4 FPS |
| 2160p |
113.3 FPS |
| 2160p |
118.7 FPS |
| w1440p |
150.8 FPS |
| w1440p |
157.7 FPS |
7 FPSLow Quality
| Resolution | Frames Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
337.1 FPS |
| 1080p |
350.6 FPS |
| 1440p |
267.2 FPS |
| 1440p |
278.3 FPS |
| 2160p |
182.4 FPS |
| 2160p |
190.4 FPS |
| w1440p |
238.3 FPS |
| w1440p |
248.4 FPS |
i7-4790K
- The i7-4790K has more threads. Larger programs are divided into threads (small sections) so that the processor can execute them simultaneously to get faster execution.
- For some games, a cpu with a higher clock speed, or in a technical name IPC (Instructions per clock), has better results than other CPU’s with higher core count and lower core speed.
- The i7-4790K is more power efficient and generates less heat.
i5-9600K
- The i5-9600K has higher Level 3 Cache. This is useful when you have substantial multiprocessing workloads, many computationally intense simultaneous processes. More likely on a server, less on a personally used computer for interactive desktop workloads.
- The i5-9600K has more cores. The benefit of having more cores is that the system can handle more threads. Each core can handle a separate stream of data. This architecture greatly increases the performance of a system that is running concurrent applications.
- The i5-9600K has a higher turbo clock boost. Turbo Boost is a CPU feature that will run CPU clock speed faster than its base clock, if certain conditions are present. It will enable older software that runs on fewer cores, to perform better on newer hardware.
Since games are software too, it is also applicable to them. - The i5-9600K has a smaller process size. The faster a transistor can toggle on and off, the faster it can do work. And transistors that turn on and off with less energy are more efficient, reducing the operating power, or “dynamic power consumption,” required by a processor.
Compare i7-4790K vs i5-9600K specifications
i7-4790K vs i5-9600K Architecture
| i7-4790K | i5-9600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Haswell | Coffee Lake |
| Generation | Core i7 (Haswell) |
Core i5 (Coffee Lake Refresh) |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Part# | unknown | SR3WZ |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Released | May 2014 | Oct 2018 |
i7-4790K vs i5-9600K Cache
| i7-4790K | i5-9600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 8MB (shared) | 9MB (shared) |
i7-4790K vs i5-9600K Cores
| i7-4790K | i5-9600K | |
|---|---|---|
| # of Cores | 4 | 6 |
| # of Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 | N/A |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
i7-4790K vs i5-9600K Features
| i7-4790K | i5-9600K | |
|---|---|---|
| MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.  2AVX AVX2 EIST Intel 64 XD bit VT-x VT-d HTT AES-NI TSX TXT CLMUL FMA3 F16C BMI1 BMI2 Boost 2.0 |
MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 EIST Intel 64 XD bit VT-x VT-d AES-NI TSX TXT CLMUL FMA3 F16C BMI1 BMI2 Boost 2.0 |
i7-4790K vs i5-9600K Performance
| i7-4790K | i5-9600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Frequency | 4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Multiplier | 40.0x | 37.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |
| TDP | 88 W | 95 W |
| Turbo Clock | up to 4.4 GHz | up to 4.6 GHz |
| Voltage | unknown | variable |
i7-4790K vs i5-9600K Physical
| i7-4790K | i5-9600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Die Size | 177 mm² | unknown |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | |
| Process Size | 22 nm | 14 nm |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Transistors | 1400 million | unknown |
| tCaseMax | 72°C | 72°C |
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Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core i7-4790K
Summary
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Intel Core i5-9600K
128%
-
Intel Core i7-4790K
100%
Relative performance
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Intel Core i5-9600K
109%
-
Intel Core i7-4790K
100%
Relative performance
-
Intel Core i5-9600K
146%
-
Intel Core i7-4790K
100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider Intel Core i5-9600K |
9% higher single threaded performance. |
| Much higher multi threaded performance (around 46% higher). This allows for higher performance in professional applications like encoding or heavy multitasking. |
| This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below). |
| Around 28% higher average synthetic performance. |
Reasons to consider Intel Core i7-4790K |
| None |
Gaming
HWBench recommends Intel Core i5-9600K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWBench recommends Intel Core i5-9600K
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
| Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-4790K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMX | ||||
| SSE | ||||
| SSE2 | ||||
| SSE3 | ||||
| SSSE3 | ||||
SSE4. 2 |
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| AVX | ||||
| AVX2 | ||||
| EIST | ||||
| Intel 64 | ||||
| XD bit | ||||
| VT-x | ||||
| VT-d | ||||
| AES-NI | ||||
| TSX | ||||
| TXT | ||||
| CLMUL | ||||
| FMA3 | ||||
| F16C | ||||
| BMI1 | ||||
| BMI2 | ||||
| Boost 2.0 | ||||
| HTT | ||||
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-4790K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Coffelake | vs | Intel_Haswell | |
| Market | Desktop | vs | Desktop | |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | vs | DDR3 | |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | vs | Haswell | |
| Release Date | Sep 2018 | vs | May 2014 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-4790K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | vs | 4 | |
| Threads | 6 | vs | 8 | |
| SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 | |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | vs | Intel HD 4600 |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-4790K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | vs | 64 KB (per core) | |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | vs | 256 KB (per core) | |
| L3 Cache | 9216 KB (shared) | vs | 8192 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-4790K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | vs | Intel Socket 1150 | |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | vs | 72°C | |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | vs | ||
| Die Size | unknown | vs | 177mm² | |
| Process | 14 nm | vs | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core i7-4790K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3700 MHz | vs | 4000 MHz | |
| Turbo Clock | 4500 MHz | vs | 4400 MHz | |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz | |
| Voltage | variable | vs | unknown | |
| TDP | 95 W | vs | 88 W |
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Intel Core i5-9600K
5400 points
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4928 points
Points — higher is better
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Intel Core i5-9600K
26640 points
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Intel Core i7-4790K
21504 points
Points — higher is better
points — higher is better
points — higher is better
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-4790K
Availability
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.
9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Buy on Amazon
$277.99
In Stock
Updated 71 minutes ago
Availability
Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor — Socket h4 LGA-1150Retail Pack — 1 MB — 8 MB Cache — 5 GT/s DMI — Yes — 4.40 GHz Overclocking Speed — 22 nm — 3 Number of Monitors Supported — Intel HD 4600 Graphics — 88 W — 162.9¿F (72.7¿C) — BXF80646I74790K
Buy on Amazon
$312.74
In Stock
Updated 72 minutes ago
Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2744 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
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Performs up to 35% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-4790K — 336 vs 248 FPS
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Up to 11% cheaper than Core i7-4790K — $277.
99 vs $312.74 -
Up to 34% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-4790K — $0.83 vs $1.26 per FPS
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Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K — 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920×1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
336
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, $
$277.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Buy for $277.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 71 minutes ago
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
248
65%
Value, $/FPS
$1.26/FPS
66%
Price, $
$312.74
88%
Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor — Socket h4 LGA-1150Retail Pack — 1 MB — 8 MB Cache — 5 GT/s DMI — Yes — 4.
40 GHz Overclocking Speed — 22 nm — 3 Number of Monitors Supported — Intel HD 4600 Graphics — 88 W — 162.9¿F (72.7¿C) — BXF80646I74790K
Buy for $312.74 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 72 minutes ago
Resolution
1920×1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
1325
FPS
995
FPS
League of Legends
584
FPS
433
FPS
VALORANT
336
FPS
248
FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
306
FPS
227
FPS
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
372
FPS
270
FPS
Apex Legends
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Single-Core
1866
100%
Multi-Core
11726
100%
Core i7-4790K
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Single-Core
1059
24%
Multi-Core
3944
-97%
|
Intel Core i5-12600K |
vs |
Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
|
Nov 4th, 2021 |
Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
|
Desktop |
Segment |
Desktop |
|
10 |
Cores | 4 |
|
16 |
Threads | 8 |
3. 7 GHz |
Base Clock Speed |
4.0 GHz |
|
4.9 GHz |
Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP |
88 W |
|
10 nm |
Process Size | 22 nm |
| 37.0x | Multiplier |
40.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i7-4790K
Grand Theft Auto V, 1080p, High
Skytech Azure Gaming PC
242 FPS
$5.79/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
Buy on Amazon
$1,399.99
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Skytech Prism II Gaming PC
279 FPS
$7.89/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,199.99
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Skytech Shiva Gaming PC
242 FPS
$6.
61/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
Buy on Amazon
$1,599.99
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YEYIAN Kunai X23 Gaming PC
210 FPS
$7.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
Buy on Amazon
$1,499
In Stock
Updated 58 minutes ago
Skytech Chronos Gaming PC
262 FPS
$6.87/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
Buy on Amazon
$1,799.99
In Stock
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iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC
210 FPS
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GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,499.99
In Stock
Updated 63 minutes ago
Skytech Chronos Gaming PC
262 FPS
$6.11/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
Buy on Amazon
$1,599.
99
In Stock
Updated 57 minutes ago
Skytech Archangel 3.0 Gaming PC
262 FPS
$6.11/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
Buy on Amazon
$1,599.99
In Stock
Updated 60 minutes ago
CUK Stratos Mini Gaming PC
210 FPS
$6.67/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
Buy on Amazon
$1,399.99
In Stock
Updated 62 minutes ago
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC
242 FPS
$7.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
Buy on Amazon
$1,849
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Updated 63 minutes ago
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Intel Core i5-9600K vs. Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel Core i5-9600K
Intel Core i5-9600K runs with 6 and 6 CPU threads It runs at 4.60 GHz base 4.30 GHz all cores while TDP is set to 95 W . CPU socket LGA 1151-2 This version includes 9.00 MB of L3 cache on a single die, supports 2 to support DDR4-2666 RAM, and supports 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 . Tjunction is kept below 100°C degrees C. Specifically, Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture is advanced beyond 14 nm and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d .
The product was launched Q4/2018
Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel Core i7-4790K runs with 4 and 6 CPU threads It runs at 4.40 GHz base 4.20 GHz all cores while TDP is set to 88 W .The processor connects to LGA 1150 CPU socket This the version includes 8.00 MB of L3 cache on a single die, supports 2 for RAM support, and supports 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 . Tjunction is kept below — degrees C. In particular, the Devils Canyon S Architecture is advanced beyond 22 nm and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d . The product was launched Q2/2014
Intel Core i5-9600K
Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel HD Graphics 4600
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor to Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite.
Cinema 4 is software used all over the world to create 3D shapes. The single-core test uses only one CPU core, the number of cores or hyper-threading capability is not taken into account.
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor to Cinebench R20 and is also based on Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is software used all over the world to create 3D shapes. The multi-core test uses all the CPU cores and has a big advantage of hyper-threading.
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor to Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is software used all over the world to create 3D shapes. The single-core test uses only one CPU core, the number of cores or hyper-threading capability is not taken into account.
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor to Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is software used all over the world to create 3D shapes. The multi-core test uses all the CPU cores and has a big advantage of hyper-threading.
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor to Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is software used all over the world to create 3D shapes. The single-core test uses only one CPU core, the number of cores or hyper-threading capability is not taken into account.
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor to Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is software used all over the world to create 3D shapes. The multi-core test uses all the CPU cores and has a big advantage of hyper-threading.
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a memory-intensive, cross-platform test. A fast memory will greatly push the result. The single-core test uses only one CPU core, the number of cores or hyper-threading capability is not taken into account.
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a memory-intensive, cross-platform test. A fast memory will greatly push the result.
The multi-core test uses all the CPU cores and gives a big advantage of hyper-threading.
iGPU — FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Theoretical processing performance of the processor’s internal graphics unit with simple precision (32 bits) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS specifies how many billions of floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies that can also be textured and animated in the program. The Blender test creates predefined scenes and measures the time(s) required for the entire scene. The less time it takes, the better. We chose the bmw27 as our reference scene.
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 is a cross-platform benchmark that is memory intensive. A fast memory will greatly push the result. The single-core test uses only one CPU core, the number of cores or hyper-threading capability is not taken into account.
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 is a cross-platform benchmark that is memory intensive. A fast memory will greatly push the result. The multi-core test uses all the CPU cores and gives a big advantage of hyper-threading.
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Cinebench 11.5 is based on Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular for creating shapes and other 3D. The single-core test uses only one CPU core, the number of cores or hyper-threading capability is not taken into account.
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Cinebench 11.5 is based on Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular for creating shapes and other things in 3D. The multi-core test uses all the CPU cores and gives a big advantage of hyper-threading.
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (iGPU, OpenGL)
Cinebench 11.5 is based on the Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular for creating shapes and other things in 3D. The iGPU test uses the CPU’s internal graphics unit to execute OpenGL commands.
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
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Monero Hashrate kH/s
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| NA | Power consumption per year (kWh) | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NA | Operating cost per year | NA |
| Resolution | FPS |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
122. |
| 1080p |
115.9 FPS |
| 1440p |
105.3 FPS |
| 1440p |
99.5 FPS |
| 2160p |
53.0 FPS |
| 2160p |
50.1 FPS |
| w1440p |
84.7 FPS |
| w1440p |
80.0 FPS |
6 FPS High quality
| Authorization | FPS |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
186.9 FPS |
| 1080p |
178.3 FPS |
| 1440p |
164.6 FPS |
| 1440p |
156.9 FPS |
| 2160p |
91.9 FPS |
| 2160p |
87.6 FPS |
| w1440p |
137.0 FPS |
| w1440p |
130. |
5 FPS Medium quality
| Resolution | FPS |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
251.3 FPS |
| 1080p |
240.8 FPS |
| 1440p |
223.8 FPS |
| 1440p |
214.3 FPS |
| 2160p |
130.8 FPS |
| 2160p |
125.1 FPS |
| w1440p |
189.2 FPS |
| w1440p |
181.0 FPS |
Low quality
| Resolution | FPS |
|---|---|
| 1080p |
379.9 FPS |
| 1080p |
365.7 FPS |
| 1440p |
342.3 FPS |
| 1440p |
329.1 FPS |
| 2160p |
208. |
| 2160p |
200.1 FPS |
| w1440p |
293.8 FPS |
| w1440p |
282.1 FPS |
7 FPS i5-9600K
- The i5-9600K has a higher L3 cache. This is useful when you have significant multi-processor workloads, many computational processes at the same time. Rather on a server rather than a personal computer for interactive workloads.
- The i5-9600K has more cores. The advantage of having more cores is that the system can handle more threads. Each core can process a separate data stream. This architecture greatly improves the performance of a system running parallel applications.
- The i5-9600K has a higher turbo clock. Turbo Boost is a processor feature that will run at a processor clock speed faster than its base clock speed if certain conditions are present. This will allow older software that runs on fewer cores to run better on newer hardware.
Since games are also software, they are also applicable. - i5-9600K The i5-9600K has a smaller process size. The faster a transistor can turn on and off, the faster it can work. And transistors that turn on and off with less power are more efficient, reducing the operating power or «dynamic power» required by the processor.
i7-4790K
- The i7-4790K has more themes. Large programs are divided into threads (small sections) so that the processor can execute them simultaneously to speed up execution.
- In some games, a processor with a higher clock speed, or with the technical name IPC (Instructions per clock), performs better than other processors with more cores and a lower core frequency.
- i7-4790K The i7-4790K is more energy efficient and generates less heat.
Compare i5-9600K vs i7-4790K specifications
i5-9600K vs i7-4790K Architecture
| i5-9600K | i7-4790K | |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Haswell |
| Generation | Core i5 (Coffee Lake Refresh) |
Core i7 (Haswell) |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Part# | SR3WZ | unknown |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Released | Oct 2018 | May 2014 |
i5-9600K vs i7-4790K Cache
| i5-9600K | i7-4790K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 9MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
i5-9600K vs i7-4790K Cores
| i5-9600K | i7-4790K | |
|---|---|---|
| # of Cores | 6 | 4 |
| # of Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Intel HD 4600 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
i5-9600K vs i7-4790K Features
| i5-9600K | i7-4790K | |
|---|---|---|
| MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.  2AVX AVX2 EIST Intel 64 XD bit VT-x VT-d AES-NI TSX TXT CLMUL FMA3 F16C BMI1 BMI2 Boost 2.0 |
MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 EIST Intel 64 XD bit VT-x VT-d HTT AES-NI TSX TXT CLMUL FMA3 F16C BMI1 BMI2 Boost 2.0 |
i5-9600K vs i7-4790K Notes
| i5-9600K | i7-4790K |
|---|
i5-9600K vs i7-4790K Performance
| i5-9600K | i7-4790K | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Frequency | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Multiplier | 37.0x | 40.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |
| TDP | 95W | 88W |
| Turbo Clock | up to 4.6 GHz | up to 4.4 GHz |
| Voltage | variable | unknown |
i5-9600K vs i7-4790K Physical
| i5-9600K | i7-4790K | |
|---|---|---|
| Die Size | unknown | 177 mm² |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Transistors | unknown | 1400 million |
| tCaseMax | 72°C | 72°C |
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Intel Core i5-9600K vs.
Intel Celeron N6211
Cpu Benchmark with tests
| Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Celeron N6211 | |
| 3.70 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
| 4.60GHz | Turbo (1 core) | 3.00 GHz |
| 4.30GHz | Turbo (all cores) | 2.40 GHz |
| 6 | Kernels | 2 |
| No | Hyperthreading ? | No |
| yes | Overclocking? | No |
| normal | Basic architecture | normal |
| Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU) |
| 12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
| 3 | Max. displays | 3 |
| DDR4-2666 | memory size | DDR4-3200 LPDDR4-3200 |
| 2 | Memory channels | 4 |
Max. memory size |
||
| No | ECC | No |
| — | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
| 9.00MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
| 3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
| 16 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
| 14nm | Technology | 10nm |
| LGA 1151-2 | socket | BGA 1493 |
| 95 W | TDP | 6.5W |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| Q4/2018 | Issue date | Q1/2021 |
| show more details | show more details |
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