Core i7-4790K vs Core i5-10200H

Core i7-4790K

4 Cores8 Thrd88 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2014

Core i5-10200H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4790K

4 / 8

8,063

+0.8%

7,997

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4790K is positioned at rank 726 and the Core i5-10200H is on rank 26, so the Core i5-10200H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4790K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13529%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12784%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9282%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2796%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2215%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1938%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1110%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1095%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

997%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

997%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

986%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

959%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

946%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

942%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

934%

#726

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

100%

#727

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

100%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

99%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

99%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

99%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

98%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

98%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

98%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

98%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

97%

#741

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10200H

#14

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

165%

#15

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

163%

#16

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

149%

#17

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

149%

#18

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

147%

#20

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

142%

#21

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

136%

#22

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

136%

#23

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

133%

#26

Core i5-10200H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

98%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

97%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

96%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

96%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

96%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

94%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-10200H (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4790K	Core i5-10200H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($93)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Devil's Canyon / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4790K (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4790K	Core i5-10200H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($93)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-4790K Benchmark Check

Core i5-10200H Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4790K and Core i5-10200H

Core i7-4790K

The Core i7-4790K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Devil's Canyon architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 88 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,063 points. Launch price was $339.

Core i5-10200H

The Core i5-10200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,997 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4790K and Core i5-10200H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-4790K versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-10200H — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790K (base: 4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-4790K uses the Devil's Canyon architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-10200H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4790K scores 8,063 against the Core i5-10200H's 7,997 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-4790K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790K vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10200H.

Feature	Core i7-4790K	Core i5-10200H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+7%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+67%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Devil's Canyon	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	8,063	7,997
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,372
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,392

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4790K uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10200H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i7-4790K versus DDR4-2933 on the Core i5-10200H — the Core i5-10200H supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-10200H supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 8 series,Intel 9 series (Core i7-4790K) and Intel 400 Series,Intel 500 Series (Core i5-10200H).

Feature	Core i7-4790K	Core i5-10200H
Socket	LGA1150	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2933+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4790K) / Yes (Core i5-10200H). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Core i7-4790K) and Intel UHD Graphics (Core i5-10200H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.