Intel Core i5-14600K vs Intel Core i7-4790
81.1Single-core27.2
65.7Multi-core25.9
59Gamingspec-based24.4
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+54) and multi-core (+40). 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 i5-14600K
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 27
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 26
- 1900% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 1 MB
- 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 433% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,500 vs 4,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 84 W+33% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+250% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 0 |
| Threads | 20+150% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+32% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB+1900% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+200% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900+136%Top 26% | 1,230Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+270%Top 32% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150Top 17% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,500+433%Top 23% | 4,600Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 38,500+364%Top 28% | 8,300Bottom 11% |
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