Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i9-10850K
29.7Single-core40.7
27.2Multi-core47
26.9Gamingspec-based54
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10850K wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.8 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+11). 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
- 30% lower Base TDP: 88 W vs 125 W
- 11% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- Stronger single-core score: 41 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 27
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 199% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,700 vs 5,250
- 155% higher PassMark: 22,700 vs 8,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 88 W+30% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Bottom 21% | 1,700+26%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 17% | 10,100+120%Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Bottom 16% | 1,310+19%Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250Bottom 15% | 15,700+199%Top 43% |
| PassMark | 8,900Bottom 13% | 22,700+155%Bottom 41% |
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