Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core i7-4790
84Single-core27.2
85.7Multi-core25.9
68.6Gaming24.4
18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+60) and Single-core (+57). 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 i7-14700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 27
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 26
- Stronger gaming score: 69 vs 24
- 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 672% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 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
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | 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 | 253 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+400% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+250% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+40% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+2700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+313% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz+33% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | 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 i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,000+144%Top 9% | 1,230Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,300+377%Top 9% | 4,050Top 84% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,200Top 8% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,500+672%Top 8% | 4,600Top 85% |
| PassMark | 54,000+551%Top 9% | 8,300Top 84% |
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