Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
29.7Single-core88.7
27.2Multi-core81.6
26.9Gamingspec-based64.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K18 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+59) and multi-core (+54). 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 27
- 2900% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 1 MB
- 700% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 32 GB
- 488% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 5,250
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $339
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2026+1% |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 88 W+30% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 18+350% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 8 | 18+125% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 30 MB+2900% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 30 MB+275% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Bottom 21% | 3,182+136%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 18% | 20,692+350%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Bottom 16% | 2,261+106%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250Bottom 15% | 30,867+488%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 8,900Bottom 13% | 51,560+479%Top 16% |
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