Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i7-4790K
47.9Single-core29.7
46.8Multi-core27.2
47.4Gaming26.9
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+21) and Multi-core (+20). Intel Core i7-4790K 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 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 27
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 30% lower Base TDP: 88 W vs 125 W
- 11% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $399
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 88 W+30% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz+4% | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+33%Top 46% | 1,350Top 76% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600+109%Top 42% | 4,600Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550+41%Top 42% | 1,100Top 80% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000+186%Top 36% | 5,250Top 83% |
| PassMark | 24,700+178%Top 39% | 8,900Top 82% |
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