Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i7-5930K
29.7Single-core20.9
27.2Multi-core30.8
26.9Gaming37.7
6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-5930K wins this desktop processor face-off, 29.6 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+11) and Multi-core (+4). Intel Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K
- Stronger Single-core score: 30 vs 21
- 37% lower Base TDP: 88 W vs 140 W
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,350 vs 1,050
- 20% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,100 vs 920
- 19% higher Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 31 vs 27
- Stronger gaming score: 38 vs 27
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 88 W+37% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+14% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 15 MB+88% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | 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 i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350+29% | 1,050 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 5,050+10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100+20% | 920 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250 | 6,800+30% |
| PassMark | 8,900 | 13,300+49% |
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