Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i7-4790
24.8Single-core27.2
25.4Multi-core25.5
23.8Gamingspec-based24.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-4770K scores 24.8 against 25.7 for Intel Core i7-4790. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-4790 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770K
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $339
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 84 W | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,190Bottom 15% | 1,230+3%Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 13% | 4,050Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,010Bottom 12% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,550Bottom 10% | 4,600+1%Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 7,150Bottom 10% | 7,257+1%Bottom 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,161Bottom 9% | 2,226+3%Bottom 12% |
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