Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i9-10900K
29.7Single-core41.9
27.2Multi-core48.2
26.9Gamingspec-based54.6
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+12). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger single-core score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 27
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 210% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,300 vs 5,250
- 166% higher PassMark: 23,700 vs 8,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Bottom 21% | 1,730+28%Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 17% | 10,400+126%Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Bottom 16% | 1,340+22%Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250Bottom 15% | 16,300+210%Top 40% |
| PassMark | 8,900Bottom 13% | 23,700+166%Bottom 43% |
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