Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-4790
65.8Single-core27.2
36.4Multi-core25.9
38.5Gamingspec-based24.4
13 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+39) and multi-core (+11). 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 i3-14100F
- Stronger single-core score: 66 vs 27
- Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 26
- 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
- 112% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 4,050
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+31% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+18% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450+99%Top 41% | 1,230Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+112%Bottom 43% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830Top 38% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100+98%Bottom 31% | 4,600Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 14,500+75%Bottom 26% | 8,300Bottom 11% |
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