Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i7-4790K
24.4Single-core29.7
23.3Multi-core27.2
23.8Gamingspec-based26.9
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4790K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.9 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i5-4690K 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 i5-4690K
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 27 vs 23
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 3,000
- 46% higher PassMark: 8,900 vs 6,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4690K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,160Bottom 12% | 1,350+16%Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 7% | 4,600+53%Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,020Bottom 12% | 1,100+8%Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,700Bottom 7% | 5,250+42%Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 6,100Bottom 7% | 8,900+46%Bottom 13% |
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