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Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3

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 Xeon E3-1230 v3

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The Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 is a quad core CPU based on the the Haswell architecture. It integrates 4 cores and 8 threads (Hyperthreading) clocked at 3.3 - 3.7 GHz. Is is manufactured in 22 nm and offers no integrated graphics card. The integrated memory controller offers ECC support and supports up to 32 GB DDR3-1600.

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ModelIntel Core i7-4790Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
CodenameHaswellHaswell
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Xeon (Desktop)
Series: Xeon (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 i7-4790T compare2.7 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 compare3.4 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 « 3.3 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3 compare3.3 - 3.7 GHz4 / 4 cores8 MB L3
Clock3600 - 4000 MHz3300 - 3700 MHz
L1 Cache256 KB
L2 Cache1 MB1 MB
L3 Cache8 MB8 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 84 / 8
TDP84 Watt80 Watt
Transistors1400 Million
Technology22 nm22 nm
Die Size177 mm2
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1150
FeaturesHD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vProDDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Virtualization, vPro
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz)
Architecturex86x86
$303 U.S.$240 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
4790 +
765 Points (5%)
729 Points (5%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
4790 +
min: 158     avg: 158.5     median: 158.5 (44%)     max: 159 Points
145 Points (40%)
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
7.9 Points (10%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
4790 +
min: 1.78     avg: 1.8     median: 1.8 (42%)     max: 1.79 Points
1.7 Points (39%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
100%
4790 +
5926 Points (36%)
5506 Points (33%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
100%
4790 +
22667 Points (16%)
21708 Points (16%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
4790 +
29580 Points (19%)
27751 Points (18%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
4790 +
7878 Points (10%)
7225 Points (9%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
100%
1 4790 +
197.6 s (2%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
100%
1 4790 +
6.4 s (1%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
100%
1 4790 +
46 fps (1%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
100%
1 4790 +
171 fps (4%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 7979     avg: 7995     median: 7996 (17%)     max: 8009 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
100%
1 4790 +
9.1 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
100%
1 4790 +
20.5 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
100%
1 4790 +
495.9 s (2%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 26063     avg: 26512     median: 26318 (20%)     max: 27154 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
100%
4790 +
min: 9030     avg: 9133     median: 9133 (22%)     max: 9236 Points
min: 8947     avg: 9077     median: 8993 (22%)     max: 9291 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
4790 +
min: 51849     avg: 51905     median: 51904.5 (42%)     max: 51960 Points
min: 49179     avg: 49948     median: 50078 (41%)     max: 50586 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
min: 49343     avg: 49862     median: 49874 (40%)     max: 50370 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 49853     avg: 50302     median: 50459 (41%)     max: 50594 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
4790 +
min: 7553     avg: 7570     median: 7570 (19%)     max: 7587 Points
min: 6943     avg: 7209     median: 7328 (19%)     max: 7357 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
4790 +
min: 10685     avg: 10707     median: 10706.5 (19%)     max: 10728 Points
min: 10360     avg: 10411     median: 10386 (19%)     max: 10488 Points
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
13527 Points (24%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
3507 Points (46%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Multi-Core
14192 Points (22%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Single-Core
3684 Points (55%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-4790 → 100% n=12

Average Benchmarks Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3 → 95% n=12

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