Core i7-4790K vs FX-8370

	Core i7-4790K	FX-8370
Category	Desktop	Desktop
Target	high-end	high-end
Socket Compatibility	LGA1150	AM3+
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4600	None
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Overclock Potential	9 %	2 %
Year	2014 Model	2014 Model
Price	339 USD	427.1 USD
Number of Cores	4 Cores	8 Cores
Number of Threads	8 Threads	8 Threads
Core Frequency	4 GHz	4 GHz
Boost Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.3 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	4.8 GHz	4.4 GHz
Power Consumption	88 W	125 W
Manufacturing Process	22 nm	32 nm
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	32 GB	32 GB
Price-Value Score	38 %	49 %
Speed Score	57 %	0 %
Productivity Score	35 %	0 %
Gaming Score	81 %	0 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	32.7 %	52.8 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	16.4 %	26.4 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	8.2 %	13.2 %

The FX-8370 stands as a multi-threading leviathan. The Core i7-4790K ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks. The Core i7-4790K sips power at just 88W, a testament to its efficiency. Boasting a 22nm manufacturing process, the Core i7-4790K ensures cooler battles and longer quests.

Core i7-4790K

Pros

• All-core base speed that leaves rivals in the dust.
• Dominate the battlefield with superior all-core boost speed.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• The price doesn't hit the sweet loot spot.
• It's got the average multitasking mojo, not quite ready for a boss fight.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.

FX-8370

Pros

• All-core base speed that leaves rivals in the dust.
• Ascend to new heights with an excellent boost clock speed for gaming and single-thread tasks.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• Shelling out $427.1 feels like buying a legendary item at epic prices.
• High power consumption? Better have a good cooling spell ready.
• The manufacturing process for thermals is like running on last-gen graphics.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.