Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i7-4790K
24.8Single-core29.7
25.4Multi-core26.8
23.8Gamingspec-based26.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4790K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.7 to 24.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5) and multi-core (+1). Intel Core i7-4770K 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 i7-4770K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 25
- 15% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 5,250 vs 4,550
- 14% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 4,050
- 14% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,464 vs 2,161
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 84 W+5% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,190Bottom 14% | 1,350+13%Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 13% | 4,600+14%Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,010Bottom 11% | 1,100+9%Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,550Bottom 11% | 5,250+15%Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 7,150Bottom 11% | 8,062+13%Bottom 12% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,161Bottom 9% | 2,464+14%Bottom 18% |
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