Intel Core i7-4790K Benchmark

Intel Core i7-4790K performance benchmark test with full FPS data from real-world users

Is the Intel Core i7-4790K good for gaming? The table below shows exactly how the Intel Core i7-4790K performs in a variety of games and in various RAM and CPU configurations.

Drawing on the real-world data that powers our FPS calculator, we're able to show you actual frame rates from a panel of more than 60,000 users. So, rather than simply guessing at what frame rates you can expect to see in-game, we tell you the exact CPU benchmark for the Intel Core i7-4790K and how performs in real-world usage.

FPS results for Intel Core i7-4790K
Game CPU GPU RAM Average
FPS		 Lowest
Recorded
FPS		 Highest
Recorded
FPS
GTA 5Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER32 GB9076103
CS2Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 9808 GB444
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB133115144
Cyberpunk 2077Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107016 GB474548
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB544958
MinecraftIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 105012 GB453651
Forza Horizon 5Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER16 GB333306360
RobloxIntel Core i7-4790KAMD Radeon RX 6650 XT32 GB151416
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB133115144
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB11283135
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB129122144
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti16 GB114110115
Red Dead Redemption 2Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce RTX 206032 GB361063
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB333
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB361046
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB483359
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB313032
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB524857
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB504256
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB36951
Farming Simulator 22Intel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB361058
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB312833
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB412659
Aim LabIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB616061
Aim LabIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB544761
Aim LabIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB34946
ValorantIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 95016 GB473160
Rocket LeagueIntel Core i7-4790KNVIDIA GeForce GTX 107032 GB534857

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