Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4790 and Intel Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790
- CPU is newer: launch date 10 month(s) later
- Around 5% lower typical power consumption: 84 Watt vs 88 Watt
- Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3807 vs 3454
- Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3807 vs 3454
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 1 April 2014 vs 1 June 2013 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 84 Watt vs 88 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3807 vs 3454 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3807 vs 3454 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 10% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
- Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 74.04°C vs 72.72°C
- Around 11% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2466 vs 2229
- Around 11% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8069 vs 7267
- Around 13% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1070 vs 943
- Around 15% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3995 vs 3461
- Around 16% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2818 vs 2429
- Around 15% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.95 vs 5.169
- Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 100.106 vs 89.044
- Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.695 vs 0.65
- Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.814 vs 2.582
- Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.147 vs 6.435
- Around 3% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1279 vs 1245
- Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2489 vs 2226
- Around 3% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1279 vs 1245
- Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2489 vs 2226
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 4.00 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 74.04°C vs 72.72°C |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2466 vs 2229 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8069 vs 7267 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1070 vs 943 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3995 vs 3461 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2818 vs 2429 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.95 vs 5.169 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 100.106 vs 89.044 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.695 vs 0.65 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.814 vs 2.582 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.147 vs 6.435 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1279 vs 1245 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2489 vs 2226 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1279 vs 1245 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2489 vs 2226 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4790
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4790K
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| Name | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2229 | 2466 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 7267 | 8069 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 943 | 1070 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3461 | 3995 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2429 | 2818 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.169 | 5.95 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 89.044 | 100.106 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.65 | 0.695 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.582 | 2.814 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.435 | 7.147 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1245 | 1279 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2226 | 2489 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3807 | 3454 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1245 | 1279 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2226 | 2489 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3807 | 3454 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-4790K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Devil's Canyon |
| Launch date | 1 April 2014 | 1 June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $303 | $339 |
| Place in performance rating | 1623 | 1529 |
| Price now | $278.99 | $306.99 |
| Processor Number | i7-4790 | i7-4790K |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.55 | 10.73 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.60 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 177 mm | 177 mm |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C | 74.04°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 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 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | 1.25 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.2 GHz | 1.25 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 |
| Execution Units | 20 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
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 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 3840x2160@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) | 84 Watt | 88 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | PCG 2013D |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | Up to 3.0 | 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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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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