Core i5-6600K vs Core i7-4790K
The Core i7-4790K is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i7-4790K is 4% faster (29 vs 28).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-6600K 91 W, Core i7-4790K 88 W; the Core i7-4790K delivers 7% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-6600K is 1 year newer (2015 vs 2014).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1150), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-6600K | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 28 | 29 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | Intel Core 4th Gen |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 88 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |