Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i7-6700K
27.2Single-core30.7
25.9Multi-core27
24.4Gaming25.6
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-479010 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-6700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.8 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+4) and gaming (+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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 31 vs 27
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,420 vs 1,230
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,650 vs 4,050
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+8% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.2 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz+4% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,230 | 1,420+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050 | 4,650+15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,090 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,600 | 5,000+9% |
| PassMark | 8,300 | 8,900+7% |
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