Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i7-8700
29.7Single-core35.3
27.2Multi-core33.3
26.9Gamingspec-based37.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-8700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 35 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+6) and single-core (+6). 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
- 25% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- Stronger single-core score: 35 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 33 vs 27
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 60% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,400 vs 5,250
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $339
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 88 W | 65 W+26% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Bottom 21% | 1,500+11%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 17% | 6,400+39%Bottom 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Bottom 16% | 1,230+12%Bottom 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250Bottom 15% | 8,400+60%Bottom 28% |
| PassMark | 8,900Bottom 13% | 13,000+46%Bottom 21% |
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