Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i9-9900K
29.7Single-core40.4
27.2Multi-core41.2
26.9Gaming47.4
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.5 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+21) and Multi-core (+14). 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
- 11% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 27
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 27
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 136% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 5,250
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 88 W+7% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 16 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz+4% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Top 76% | 1,720+27%Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 80% | 8,800+91%Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Top 80% | 1,280+16%Top 62% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250Top 83% | 12,400+136%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 8,900Top 82% | 18,600+109%Top 53% |
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