Intel i7-4790K vs i7-6700K

[Zarch]

Hello,

Right now I plan to switch to Intel this week but i'm stuck between the i7-4790K or the i7-6700K. Both are good but on a comparison with cpuboss the 4790K out performs the 6700K. But the 6700K is newer so im not sure which to go with. What are your thoughts?

[Daveeede]

1 minute ago, Zarch said:

cpuboss

stop.

 

6700k is better in terms of performance, but depending on your usage and budget, the 4790k might offer better value for you.

[suchamoneypit]

6700k is better. CPUboss is an awful comparison site and generally regarded as so. do not use it other than to check specs yourself.

[manikyath]

but cpuboss is poo.

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-6700K-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4790K/3502vs2384

this should be a better comparison.

 

and beyond that... i'd say it depends on how much you'll be paying extra for the 6700k, since the pricing still seems to fluctuate a bit.

 

if the difference is neglible (or if the 6700k ends up somehow being cheaper) i'd say 6700k.

 

if theres a notable price difference, to the point of having to give up other components, go 4790k.

[j]

The advantages of the 6700k are IPC(Improvments per clock, basically 100 mhz means more than 100mhz on a 4790k) and Better Integrated graphics). The 4790K has a slightly higher turbo clock. If I were you i would get the 6700k to last you fro another 2 years or you can go 4790k(if cheaper) and get maybe a better gpu. more ram or other upgrades

[FilipSebik]

4790K is best for games because it has best single core performance of any CPU but 6700K lower power consumption (i think) and DDR4 which can be oced good

[Zarch]

Thanks for the help! Normally I know the differences in CPU's but that is on the AMD side of things. Intel is new for me. I kind of figured the differences where as you guys said but seeing a chart made me question that. The money difference was about $70 with a board since I can bundle them. I'm doing this for an upgrade before I move out/get married this year so I want to get something good.