Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i7-4790
33Single-core27.2
27.6Multi-core25.9
26.3Gamingspec-based24.4
9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-10100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 28.9 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6) and multi-core (+2). Intel Core i7-4790 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- Stronger single-core score: 33 vs 27
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,069 vs 4,050
- 23% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 84 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495+22%Bottom 29% | 1,230Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069+25%Bottom 23% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341+16%Bottom 16% | 4,600Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 8,702+5%Bottom 12% | 8,300Bottom 11% |
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