Intel Core i7-4960X vs Intel Core i7-4790K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4960X and Intel Core i7-4790K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. 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 i7-4960X
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 88% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 24% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9996 vs 8069
- Around 29% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5157 vs 3995
- 2.1x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 6029 vs 2818
- 4.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 25.225 vs 5.95
- Around 74% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 174.038 vs 100.106
- 2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 6.883 vs 2.814
- 4.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 32.99 vs 7.147
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 3 September 2013 vs 1 June 2013 |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 8 |
| L1 cache | 384 KB vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 15 MB vs 8 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9996 vs 8069 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5157 vs 3995 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6029 vs 2818 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 25.225 vs 5.95 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 174.038 vs 100.106 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 6.883 vs 2.814 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 32.99 vs 7.147 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Around 10% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
- Around 11% higher maximum core temperature: 74.04°C vs 66.8°C
- Around 48% lower typical power consumption: 88 Watt vs 130 Watt
- Around 19% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2466 vs 2066
- Around 26% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1070 vs 850
- 4.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.695 vs 0.161
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 4.00 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 74.04°C vs 66.8°C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 88 Watt vs 130 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2466 vs 2066 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1070 vs 850 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.695 vs 0.161 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4960X
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4790K
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| Name | Intel Core i7-4960X | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2066 | 2466 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9996 | 8069 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 850 | 1070 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5157 | 3995 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6029 | 2818 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 25.225 | 5.95 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 174.038 | 100.106 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.161 | 0.695 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 6.883 | 2.814 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 32.99 | 7.147 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1279 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2489 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3454 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1279 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2489 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3454 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4960X | Intel Core i7-4790K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge E | Devil's Canyon |
| Launch date | 3 September 2013 | 1 June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $999 | $339 |
| Place in performance rating | 1524 | 1529 |
| Price now | $769.99 | $306.99 |
| Processor Number | i7-4960X | i7-4790K |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 5.28 | 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 | 257 mm | 177 mm |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 66.8°C | 74.04°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1860 Million | 1400 Million |
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| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600/1866 | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 52.5mm x 45.0mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2011 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 88 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
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™) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x412 | |
| Execution Units | 20 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.25 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 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 | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| VGA | ||
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Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | |
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