Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Core i7-4790
30.4Single-core27.2
32.2Multi-core25.9
36Gaming24.4
14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-104002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.6 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+12) and Multi-core (+6). 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 i5-10400
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger Multi-core score: 32 vs 26
- Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 24
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 74% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,000 vs 4,600
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
- 24% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 134 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,200 MHz+9% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | 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 i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10400 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,390+13%Top 73% | 1,230Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,800+43%Top 70% | 4,050Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Top 80% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,000+74%Top 71% | 4,600Top 85% |
| PassMark | 12,600+52%Top 73% | 8,300Top 84% |
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