Hi,

Need some advices & recommendation on this two CPU - Core i7 4790 VS Core i5 4690K

Still thinking which to choose for my next build... below are some info

• On Z97 based mobo
• Main use: Photo Editing & Video Rendering
• Only light gaming


// Unlocked VS Hyperthreaded //

• Does unlocked CPU bring benefit to my need?
• What hyperthreaded + does more hyperthreded-count matter for my need?

Thanks in advances...

I may speed up the process, but i think it is not required.

go for the i7 4790

i7

Based on your needs i should say i7-4790 is the choice for you coz you are doing editing/rendering. Hyperthreading definitely helps alot in this scenario.

unlock multiplier let u over clock given u got the knowledge, a no brainer choice.
else buy 4790 becos the clock speed & cache is higher, not hyper threading

is that mean having extra hyperthreading not help much?

Based on your need, it is logical to get Core i7-4790. It has HT, higher cache, higher base speed and lower power consumption (Less heat).

K based processors are more for overclocking anyway. Which is of no use to you really.

thanks...or should I spend a bit more and get i7 4790K? since I have a Z97 mobo to begin with... I would benefit more right for my needs?

This post has been edited by sue_cinta: Jul 10 2015, 08:47 PM

Anything with a "K" moniker at the back has unlocked multiplier and better bits here and there. Its more like a race engine for you to tune to get more power. By default its no different than the regular 4790. Don't waste it for the feature that you would not use. Better spend it on bigger ram or SSD hard disk.

First of all.You posted in the wrong section. One of the mods will move this to Hardware.

Anyway,what's the Z97 mobo that you've?If you want to overclock,you also need a good aftermarket cooler.

For your usage,the 4 extra threads i7 4790 and 4790K have will be helpful.If you don't wanna OC,just get Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz RM969.

really? wrong thread ehhh... it's ok if they tend to move it

I'm recently repurchased MSI Z97 Gaming 7... and have bought a Cooler Master 240M Liquid Cooler...

Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz ehhh? Sound interesting... what are the benefit of this compare to the both initial option I intend to buy?

Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 is an i7 4790 in disguise,200MHz slower,no iGP but cheaper.If you want to overclock,go for the i7 4790K.

oic... never had exp with xeon before
but it sound like a good alternative...

i7-4790 and i7-4790K has differences. i7-4790K stock speed is 4Ghz, 4790 is 3.6Ghz.

Besides price and speed, got a few more features also. But worth paying for tech that cannot see?

Intel® vPro Technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Trusted Execution Technology

Those are business oriented stuffs. Its up to the user.

To be honest, the stock i7-4790K is an excellent CPU to get, even without overclocking.

For OC-ing gamers, the i5-4690K is probably the best CPU for the money.

Based on the OP's requirements however, the best bet would be the Xeon, IMHO.

Like I've mention earlier, never had an exp with Xeon previously... need to research more about this...
Thanks...

i would go for i7 4790 rather than i5 with "K".due you use the machine for editing those task require high power from the cpu,

i7 4 cores , 8 thread,
i5 4 cores, 4 thread.

ok then... thanks for the tips