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Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i7-4790T

Intel Core i7-4790

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The Intel Core i7-4790 is a high end quad-core desktop processor using the Haswell architecture. It clocks at 3.6 - 4 GHz and can run 8 threads at once thanks to HyperThreading. Compared to the similar named Core i7-4790K, the 4790 clocks a bit lower and offers no open multiplier for overclocking. The TDP is rated at 84 Watt and therefore suited for Desktop-PCs and large laptops.

Intel Core i7-4790T

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The Intel Core i7-4790T is a desktop processor based on the Haswell architecture. It was announced in the second quarter of 2014 and integrates four cores (8 threads) that clock between 2.7 - 3.9 GHz.

ModelIntel Core i7-4790Intel Core i7-4790T
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Core i7 (Desktop)
CodenameHaswellHaswell
Series: Core i7 (Desktop) Haswell
Intel Core i7-4790K compare4 - 4.4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790 « 3.6 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4770K compare3.5 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790S compare3.2 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790T2.7 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790K compare4 - 4.4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-47903.6 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4770K compare3.5 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790S compare3.2 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790T « 2.7 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Clock3600 - 4000 MHz2700 - 3900 MHz
L1 Cache256 KB256 KB
L2 Cache1 MB1 MB
L3 Cache8 MB8 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 84 / 8
TDP84 Watt45 Watt
Transistors1400 Million1400 Million
Technology22 nm22 nm
Die Size177 mm2177 mm2
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1150
FeaturesHD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vProHD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz)
Architecturex86x86
$303 U.S.$303 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
4790 +
765 Points (5%)
674 Points (4%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
4790 +
min: 158     avg: 158.5     median: 158.5 (48%)     max: 159 Points
152 Points (46%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
4790 +
min: 8.26     avg: 8.3     median: 8.3 (11%)     max: 8.32 Points
7.2 Points (9%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
4790 +
min: 1.78     avg: 1.8     median: 1.8 (44%)     max: 1.79 Points
1.7 Points (43%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
100%
4790 +
5926 Points (36%)
5691 Points (34%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
100%
4790 +
22667 Points (16%)
19774 Points (14%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
4790 +
29580 Points (21%)
26097 Points (18%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
4790 +
7878 Points (10%)
7632 Points (9%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
100%
4790 +
197.6 s (2%)
229.9 s (3%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
100%
4790 +
6.4 s (1%)
7.4 s (1%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
100%
4790 +
46 fps (16%)
41 fps (14%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
100%
4790 +
171 fps (39%)
160 fps (37%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
100%
4790 +
9.1 s (2%)
9.7 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
100%
4790 +
20.5 s (1%)
21.9 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
100%
4790 +
495.9 s (2%)
518 s (2%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
100%
4790 +
min: 9030     avg: 9133     median: 9133 (25%)     max: 9236 Points
8304 Points (22%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
4790 +
min: 51849     avg: 51905     median: 51904.5 (42%)     max: 51960 Points
48854 Points (40%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
4790 +
min: 7553     avg: 7570     median: 7570 (19%)     max: 7587 Points
6757 Points (17%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
4790 +
min: 10685     avg: 10707     median: 10706.5 (19%)     max: 10728 Points
9407 Points (17%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-4790 → 100% n=19

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-4790T → 94% n=19

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