Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
27.2Single-core80.2
25.9Multi-core64.9
24.4Gamingspec-based57.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-479017 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+53) and multi-core (+39). 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 27
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 26
- 2500% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 1 MB
- 700% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 32 GB
- 371% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 21,677 vs 4,600
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $303
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2025+1% |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 84 W | 65 W+23% |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 14+250% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 14+75% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 5 GHz+25% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 26 MB+2500% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 24 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,230Bottom 17% | 2,963+141%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 14% | 17,645+336%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,057Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 12% | 21,677+371%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 8,300Bottom 11% | 37,396+351%Top 31% |
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