Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i7-4790K
55.3Single-core29.7
34.2Multi-core27.2
36Gaming26.9
13 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+26) and gaming (+9). Intel Core i7-4790K 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 i3-12100F
- Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 27
- Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 27
- 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 21% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+34% | 88 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+52%Top 36% | 1,350Top 76% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700+46%Top 60% | 4,600Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+53%Top 35% | 1,100Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700+66%Top 66% | 5,250Top 83% |
| PassMark | 14,100+58%Top 65% | 8,900Top 82% |
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