Compare the I5 4690 and I7 4790K to see which performs better.
Compare the I5 4690 and I7 4790K to see which performs better.
TamiaQuotient
03-19-2016, 11:13 PM #1Hello! I just received a free i7 4790k from a friend who upgraded their computer. I'm curious about how much the performance will improve. Thanks!
UltraSpace
03-20-2016, 06:02 AM #2You can find many examples on Google Images by searching "4690 vs 4790k." The actual difference varies based on the specific task you're performing.
IM_a_QUACKHEAD
04-08-2016, 11:14 AM #4It can have a small or large impact, based on your goals. For instance, if you're aiming for a CPU-intensive game like BF5, the i5 may fall short due to its 4C/4T architecture, whereas an i7 could handle the GPU workload better thanks to hyper-threading. Because it's a K-series chip, you might also achieve extra speed by overclocking.
GalacticattYT
04-08-2016, 07:42 PM #5Sorry, I didn't include any additional information. For gaming like Cod MW, World of Tanks, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Skyrim, and Doom, I also use my PC with VMware Workstation for my network lab.
_SmolKelly_
04-09-2016, 03:14 AM #6I7 4790K is a really awesome chip still, there is a definite step up in performance from the 4690 but how much is going to depend on what you are doing
Fabi_L_Jackson
04-11-2016, 03:31 AM #7Overclocking the i7-4790K creates a noticeable boost. Reaching the 4.8 GHz range moves you closer to the i7-6770K stock performance. Without overclocking, the gap would mainly be in additional threads. If your software or games don’t require extra threads, the performance difference stays minimal.