Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i7-5930K
27.2Single-core20.9
25.9Multi-core30.8
24.4Gamingspec-based37.7
5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-479012 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-5930K wins this desktop processor face-off, 29.6 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). 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
- Stronger single-core score: 27 vs 21
- 40% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 140 W
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,230 vs 1,050
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- Stronger multi-core score: 31 vs 26
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 88% higher L3 cache: 15 MB vs 8 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 84 W+40% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 15 MB+88% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,230+17%Bottom 16% | 1,050Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 14% | 5,050+25%Bottom 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 920Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 12% | 6,800+48%Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 8,300Bottom 11% | 13,300+60%Bottom 22% |
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