Compare / Core i7-4790S vs Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition

Core i7-4790S vs Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition: which is better?

Core i7-4790S and Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-4790S offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-4790S

25%of the fastest CPU
≈ $40 (used)Part score 38/100
VS
Intel

Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition

25%of the fastest CPU
≈ $40 (used)Part score 38/100

Head to head

25%
Gaming performance
25%
38/100
Part score
38/100
94 FPS
Average FPS
94 FPS
≈ $40 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
100/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i7-4790SCore i7-4960X Extreme Edition
Cores46
Max boost4 GHz4 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W130 W
SocketLGA1150LGA1150
MemoryDDR3DDR3
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20142012
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-4790SCore i7-4960X Extreme Edition
94average FPS
94average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
229◆
229◆
League of Legends
198◆
198◆
Fortnite
46
46
Overwatch 2
106
106
Rocket League
154◆
154◆
Dota 2
115◆
115◆

Other games