
Intel Core i7-4790S

The Intel Core i7-4790S is a high end quad-core desktop processor using the Haswell architecture. It clocks at 3.2 - 4 GHz and can run 8 threads at once thanks to HyperThreading. Compared to the similar named Core i7-4790K, the 4790S clocks a bit lower, is rated at a lower TDP of 65 W and offers no open multiplier for overclocking.
| Codename | Haswell | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Series | Intel Core i7 (Desktop) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Series: Core i7 (Desktop) Haswell
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| Clock Rate | 3200 - 4000 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 Cache | 256 KB | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 2 Cache | 1 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 65 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Transistor Count | 1400 Million | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturing Technology | 22 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Die Size | 177 mm2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Socket | FCLGA1150 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro | ||||||||||||||||||||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Starting Price | $303 U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Announcement Date | 05/01/2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Product Link (external) | ark.intel.com | ||||||||||||||||||||
Benchmarks
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
714 Points (5%)
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Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
150 Points (42%)
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Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
7.8 Points (10%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
1.7 Points (41%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
5566 points (34%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
21072 points (15%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
8643 Points (21%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
49098 Points (40%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
7211 Points (18%)
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
10116 Points (18%)
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Reviews for the Intel Core i7-4790S processor

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