Compare / Core i7-5960X vs Core i7-4790
Core i7-5960X vs Core i7-4790: which is better?
Core i7-5960X is about 4% faster than Core i7-4790 in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-4790 offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core i7-5960XCheaper: Core i7-4790Value: Core i7-4790
Head to head
26%
Gaming performance
25%
39/100
Part score
38/100
147 FPS
Average FPS
141 FPS
≈ $44 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
95/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i7-5960X | Core i7-4790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Max boost | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 140 W | 84 W |
| Socket | — | LGA1150 |
| Memory | — | DDR3 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2013 | 2014 |
Free · no install
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-5960XCore i7-4790
147average FPS
141average FPS