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Intel Core i7-4790

Intel 4790

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.

CodenameHaswell
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)

Series: Core i7 (Desktop) Haswell

Intel Core i7-4790K compare4 - 4.4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4770K compare3.5 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790 « 3.6 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790T compare2.7 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4790S compare3.2 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Clock Rate3600 - 4000 MHz
Level 1 Cache256 KB
Level 2 Cache1 MB
Level 3 Cache8 MB
Number of Cores / Threads4 / 8
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)84 Watt
Transistor Count1400 Million
Manufacturing Technology22 nm
Die Size177 mm2
SocketFCLGA1150
FeaturesHD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro
GPUIntel HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Starting Price$303 U.S.
Announcement Date04/01/2014
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
765 Points (5%)
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Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 158     avg: 158.5     median: 158.5 (44%)     max: 159 Points
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Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 8.26     avg: 8.3     median: 8.3 (10%)     max: 8.32 Points
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Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 1.78     avg: 1.8     median: 1.8 (42%)     max: 1.79 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
5926 points (36%)
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
22667 points (16%)
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
29580 Points (18%)
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
7878 Points (10%)
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wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
197.6 s (2%)
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wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
6.4 s (1%)
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
46 fps (1%)
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
171 fps (4%)
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Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
9.1 s (2%)
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Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
20.5 s (1%)
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Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
495.9 s (2%)
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3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 9030     avg: 9133     median: 9133 (22%)     max: 9236 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 51849     avg: 51905     median: 51904.5 (42%)     max: 51960 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 7553     avg: 7570     median: 7570 (19%)     max: 7587 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 10685     avg: 10707     median: 10706.5 (19%)     max: 10728 Points
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  • $59.00
    intel Core i7-4790 Processor - BX80646I74790 (Renewed)
  • $84.99
    Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) BX80646I74790K
  • $65.00
    Intel Core i7-4790 Processor - BX80646I74790
  • $74.91
    Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
  • $48.00
    intel Core i7-4770 Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.4 GHZ LGA 1150 8 MB Cache BX80646I74770 (Renewed)

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» Intel Core i7-6700K
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» Intel Core i7-3770K
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» Intel Core i7-4790K
   4x 4 GHz - 4.4 GHz
» Intel Core i7-6700
   4x 3.4 GHz - 4 GHz
» Intel Core i7-5775C
   4x 3.3 GHz - 3.7 GHz
» Intel Core i7-4770K
   4x 3.5 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core i7-4790
   4x 3.6 GHz - 4 GHz
» Intel Core i7-4790T
   4x 2.7 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core i7-6700T
   4x 2.8 GHz - 3.6 GHz
» Intel Core i7-4790S
   4x 3.2 GHz - 4 GHz
» Intel Core i7-990X EE
   6x 3.47 GHz - 3.73 GHz
» Intel Core i7-2600K
   4x 3.4 GHz - 3.8 GHz
» Intel Core i7-975
   4x 3.33 GHz - 3.6 GHz
» Intel Core i7-3770
   4x 3.4 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core i7-960
   4x 3.2 GHz - 3.47 GHz
» Intel Core i7-920
   4x 2.66 GHz - 2.93 GHz
» Intel Core i7-950
   4x 3.06 GHz - 3.33 GHz
» Intel Core i7-940
   4x 2.93 GHz - 3.2 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ AMD Ryzen 5 1400
   4x 3.2 GHz - 3.4 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-7700T
   4x 2.9 GHz - 3.8 GHz
+ Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
   4x 3.3 GHz - 3.7 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-5775C
   4x 3.3 GHz - 3.7 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-4770K
   4x 3.5 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core i7-4790
   4x 3.6 GHz - 4 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
   4x 3.5 GHz - 3.7 GHz
- Intel Core i7-4790T
   4x 2.7 GHz - 3.9 GHz
- Intel Core i7-6700T
   4x 2.8 GHz - 3.6 GHz
- Intel Core i7-4790S
   4x 3.2 GHz - 4 GHz
- Intel Core i5-2400
   4x 3.1 GHz - 3.4 GHz
Klaus Hinum (Update: 2026-01- 8)