Intel Core i3-9100F vs Intel Core i7-4790K
32Single-core29.7
24.2Multi-core26.8
25.6Gamingspec-based26.9
5 spec wins — Intel Core i3-9100F6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-9100F scores 26.9 against 27.7 for Intel Core i7-4790K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-4790K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-9100F
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 26% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 88 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 20% higher PassMark: 8,062 vs 6,704
- 11% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Bottom 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,600Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,100Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 5,250Bottom 13% |
| PassMark | 6,704Bottom 8% | 8,062+20%Bottom 11% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,479+1%Bottom 18% | 2,464Bottom 18% |
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