Core i5-7600K vs Core i7-4790K
The Core i5-7600K is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-7600K is 3% faster (30 vs 29).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-7600K 91 W, Core i7-4790K 88 W.
- Age: the Core i5-7600K is 3 years newer (2017 vs 2014).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs LGA1150), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-7600K | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 30 | 29 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 7th Gen | Intel Core 4th Gen |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 88 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |