Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i7-4790
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-4690K and Intel Core i7-4790 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4690K
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 5% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 990 vs 943
- Around 6% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1321 vs 1245
- Around 5% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2335 vs 2226
- Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4198 vs 3807
- Around 6% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1321 vs 1245
- Around 5% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2335 vs 2226
- Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4198 vs 3807
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | June 2014 vs 1 April 2014 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 990 vs 943 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.449 vs 6.435 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1321 vs 1245 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2335 vs 2226 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4198 vs 3807 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1321 vs 1245 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2335 vs 2226 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4198 vs 3807 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4790
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 3% higher clock speed: 4.00 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 5% lower typical power consumption: 84 Watt vs 88 Watt
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2231 vs 2192
- Around 28% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7266 vs 5687
- Around 8% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3461 vs 3195
- Around 14% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2429 vs 2134
- Around 29% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.169 vs 4.009
- Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 89.044 vs 81.973
- Around 41% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.65 vs 0.462
- Around 15% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.582 vs 2.25
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz vs 3.90 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB vs 6144 KB (shared) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 84 Watt vs 88 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2231 vs 2192 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 7266 vs 5687 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3461 vs 3195 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2429 vs 2134 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.169 vs 4.009 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 89.044 vs 81.973 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.65 vs 0.462 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.582 vs 2.25 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-4690K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4790
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| Name | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2192 | 2231 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5687 | 7266 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 990 | 943 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3195 | 3461 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2134 | 2429 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.009 | 5.169 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 81.973 | 89.044 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.462 | 0.65 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.25 | 2.582 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.449 | 6.435 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1321 | 1245 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2335 | 2226 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4198 | 3807 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1321 | 1245 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2335 | 2226 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4198 | 3807 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4790 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Devil's Canyon | Haswell |
| Launch date | June 2014 | 1 April 2014 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $300 | $303 |
| Place in performance rating | 1616 | 1626 |
| Price now | $199.99 | $278.99 |
| Processor Number | i5-4690K | i7-4790 |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 11.48 | 10.55 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.50 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 177 mm | 177 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C | 72.72°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | 1400 Million |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x412 | 0x412 |
| Execution Units | 20 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | 1.20 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| eDP | ||
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
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Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | 1920x1200@60Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1150 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 88 Watt | 84 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | PCG 2013D |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | Up to 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
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