Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
29.7Single-core30.7
27.2Multi-core27
26.9Gaming25.6
6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-4790K scores 27.9 against 27.8 for Intel Core i7-6700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-4790K edges ahead in gaming and Multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 88 W+3% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz+9% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | 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 i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350 | 1,420+5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 4,650+1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100+1% | 1,090 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250+5% | 5,000 |
| PassMark | 8,900 | 8,900 |
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