Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
27.2Single-core92.9
25.9Multi-core98.4
24.4Gamingspec-based71.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-479018 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins this desktop processor face-off, 90 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+73) and single-core (+66). 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
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 27
- Stronger multi-core score: 98 vs 26
- 3900% higher L2 cache: 40 MB vs 1 MB
- 823% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,460 vs 4,600
- 710% higher PassMark: 67,224 vs 8,300
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+33% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24+200% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 5.7 GHz+43% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 40 MB+3900% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB+350% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,230Bottom 17% | 3,265+165%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 14% | 22,091+445%Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,382Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 12% | 42,460+823%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 8,300Bottom 11% | 67,224+710%Top 3% |
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