Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
The Intel Core i7-6700K leads on gaming, scoring 55.6 — about 6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-4790K. For 3D modelling the Intel Core i7-4790K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. For gaming the Intel Core i7-6700K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the Intel Core i7-4790K is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i7-6700K costs around 3% more. The Intel Core i7-6700K wins outright: faster and better value.
| Core i7-4790KIntelLGA1150 | Core i7-6700KIntelLGA1151our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 52.3 | 55.6 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 23.9 ★ | 23.4 |
| AI | 14.1 ★ | 13.9 |
| VR | 52.3 | 55.6 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 86 | 88.5 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 39.3 ★ | 37.3 |
| AI | 23.2 ★ | 22.1 |
| VR | 86 | 88.5 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 78.9 | 80.8 ★ |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz ★ | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Gaming Index | 50 | 54 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 6600 ★ | 6500 |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 88 W ★ | 91 W |
| RRP | £268 ★ | £277 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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