Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
27.2Single-core92.1
25.9Multi-core96.7
24.4Gamingspec-based74.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-479017 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+71) and single-core (+65). 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
- 44% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 150 W
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 27
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 26
- 3100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB
- 802% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 4,600
- 665% higher PassMark: 63,500 vs 8,300
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+44% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 32+300% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 6.2 GHz+55% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB+350% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,230Bottom 16% | 3,250+164%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 14% | 21,800+438%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,360Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 12% | 41,500+802%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 8,300Bottom 11% | 63,500+665%Top 5% |
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