Core i5-7500 vs Core i7-4790
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (27 vs 27).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-7500 65 W, Core i7-4790 84 W; the Core i5-7500 delivers 29% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core i5-7500 is 3 years newer (2017 vs 2014).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1150), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-7500 | Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 27 | 27 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 7th Gen | Intel Core 4th Gen |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 84 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |