Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i7-4790
47.9Single-core27.2
46.8Multi-core25.9
47.4Gamingspec-based24.4
16 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+21). 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 i7-11700K
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 27
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 26
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 226% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,000 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
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $399
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 84 W+33% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+25% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+46%Bottom 45% | 1,230Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600+137%Bottom 49% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550Bottom 47% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000+226%Top 47% | 4,600Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 24,700+198%Bottom 45% | 8,300Bottom 11% |
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