Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
27.2Single-core29.7
25.9Multi-core27.2
24.4Gamingspec-based26.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-47907 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4790K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.9 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+3) and multi-core (+1). 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 i7-4790
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 4,050
- 14% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 5,250 vs 4,600
- 11% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- 10% higher Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 4 GHz
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,350 vs 1,230
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 84 W+5% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,230Bottom 16% | 1,350+10%Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 14% | 4,600+14%Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 12% | 5,250+14%Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 8,300Bottom 11% | 8,900+7%Bottom 13% |
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