Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-4790
34.5Single-core27.2
30Multi-core25.9
29.1Gaming24.4
13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-8600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.1 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+7) and gaming (+5). 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 i5-8600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 27
- Stronger Multi-core score: 30 vs 26
- Stronger gaming score: 29 vs 24
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $257 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
- 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
- 12% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 84 W+12% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 6 | 8+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB+13% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,200 MHz+4% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-8600K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,480+20%Top 69% | 1,230Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400+33%Top 71% | 4,050Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,210Top 71% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,800+48%Top 73% | 4,600Top 85% |
| PassMark | 10,600+28%Top 77% | 8,300Top 84% |
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