Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i7-4790K
33Single-core29.7
27.6Multi-core27.2
26.3Gamingspec-based26.9
8 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-10100F scores 28.9 against 27.9 for Intel Core i7-4790K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i3-10100F edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- Stronger single-core score: 33 vs 30
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 26% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 88 W
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,495 vs 1,350
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 11% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495+11%Bottom 29% | 1,350Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069+10%Bottom 23% | 4,600Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132+3%Bottom 21% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341+2%Bottom 16% | 5,250Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 8,900+2%Bottom 13% |
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