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Intel Xeon X5670 vs Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Xeon X5670

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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.

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ModelIntel Xeon X5670Intel Core i7-4790
CodenameWestmere-EPHaswell
SeriesIntel Xeon (Desktop)Intel Core i7 (Desktop)
Clock2933 - 3333 MHz3600 - 4000 MHz
FSB6400
L1 Cache384 KB256 KB
L2 Cache1.5 MB1 MB
L3 Cache12 MB8 MB
Cores / Threads6 / 124 / 8
TDP95 Watt84 Watt
Technology32 nm22 nm
Voltage0.75-1.375V V
SocketFCLGA1366FCLGA1150
FeaturesTurbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, Virtualization Technology (VT-x), AES Instructions, Intel 64, Enhanced Speedstep, Execute Disable BitHD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro
Architecturex86x86
$1440 U.S.$303 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com
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 i7-4790T compare2.7 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Transistors1400 Million
Die Size177 mm2
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz)

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
1 4790 +
765 Points (5%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 4790 +
min: 158     avg: 158.5     median: 158.5 (44%)     max: 159 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
7.6 Points (10%)
110%
4790 +
min: 8.26     avg: 8.3     median: 8.3 (11%)     max: 8.32 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 4790 +
min: 1.78     avg: 1.8     median: 1.8 (42%)     max: 1.79 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
3698 Points (22%)
160%
4790 +
5926 Points (36%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
19954 Points (14%)
114%
4790 +
22667 Points (16%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
23701 Points (15%)
125%
4790 +
29580 Points (19%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
4613 Points (6%)
171%
4790 +
7878 Points (10%)
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
100%
1 X5670 +
5794 Points (12%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
12 s (3%)
132%
4790 +
9.1 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
27 s (1%)
132%
4790 +
20.5 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
687 s (3%)
139%
4790 +
495.9 s (2%)
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
100%
1 X5670 +
129360 MIPS (61%)
SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
100%
1 X5670 +
91160 MFLOPS (70%)
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 CPU
100%
1 X5670 +
7.7 Points (99%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
100%
1 X5670 +
27522 Points (21%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
8317 Points (20%)
110%
4790 +
min: 9030     avg: 9133     median: 9133 (22%)     max: 9236 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 4790 +
min: 51849     avg: 51905     median: 51904.5 (42%)     max: 51960 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
1 4790 +
min: 7553     avg: 7570     median: 7570 (19%)     max: 7587 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 4790 +
min: 10685     avg: 10707     median: 10706.5 (19%)     max: 10728 Points

Average Benchmarks Intel Xeon X5670 → 100% n=9

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-4790 → 132% n=9

- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
red legend - Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
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