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IntelBX80646I34330
$140
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4 Cores, 8 Threads @3.6GHz, Haswell.
Release date: Q2 2014.

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 $140 

2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.5GHz, Haswell.
Release date: Q3 2013.

Effective Speed 
+15%
Real World Speed
Performance profile from 261,370 user samples
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255,027 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 80% Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 58% Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 1.5 GHz (avg)
Poor: 58% Great: 80%
SPEED RANK: 371st / 1442
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat
6,343 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 69% Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 49% Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Poor: 49% Great: 69%
SPEED RANK: 552nd / 1442
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 45%
Speed boat
Effective Speed
Effective CPU Speed 		71.4 % Faster effective speed.
+15% 		61.9 %
Average Score 
+31%
Memory
Avg. Memory Latency 		82.6 Pts +0% 82.4 Pts
1-Core
Avg. Single Core Speed 		98.4 Pts Slightly faster single-core speed.
+8% 		90.8 Pts
2-Core
Avg. Dual Core Speed 		187 Pts Faster dual-core speed.
+17% 		160 Pts
4-Core
Avg. Quad Core Speed 		327 Pts Much faster quad-core speed.
+36% 		241 Pts
8-Core
Avg. Octa Core Speed 		482 Pts Hugely faster octa-core speed.
+96% 		246 Pts
Overclocked Score 
+32%
Memory
OC Memory Latency 		93.6 Pts +0% 93.2 Pts
1-Core
OC Single Core Speed 		109 Pts Slightly faster OC single-core speed.
+7% 		102 Pts
2-Core
OC Dual Core Speed 		214 Pts Faster OC dual-core speed.
+13% 		190 Pts
4-Core
OC Quad Core Speed 		377 Pts Much faster OC quad-core speed.
+38% 		274 Pts
8-Core
OC Octa Core Speed 		551 Pts Hugely faster OC octa-core speed.
+100% 		275 Pts
Value & Sentiment 
+1,934%
Market Share
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Market Share
Market Share (trailing 30 days) 		0.78 % Insanely higher market share.
+7,700% 		0.01 %
Value
Value For Money 		87.1 % Better value.
+17% 		74.7 %
User Rating
UBM User Rating 		61 % More popular.
+17% 		52 %
Price
Price (score) 		$135 +4% $140
Nice To Haves 
+43%
Age
Newest 		119 Months Slightly more recent.
+8% 		129 Months
TDP
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 		84 Watts 54 Watts Much more energy efficient.
+36%
Cores
CPU Processing Cores 		4 cores Hugely higher core count.
+100% 		2 cores
Threads
CPU Processing Threads 		8 threads Hugely higher thread count.
+100% 		4 threads
Lithography
Manufacturing process 		22 nm 22 nm
Base Clock
Base Clock Speed 		3.6 GHz +3% 3.5 GHz
Turbo Clock
Turbo Clock Speed 		4 GHz Faster turbo frequency.
+14% 		3.5 GHz
64-Core
OC Multi Core Speed 		556 Pts Hugely faster OC 64-core speed.
+101% 		276 Pts
64-Core
Avg. Multi Core Speed 		495 Pts Hugely faster 64-core speed.
+100% 		247 Pts
Specifications 
Series
CPU Architecture 		Haswell Haswell
Socket
Motherboard Socket 		FCLGA1150 FCLGA1150
Graphics
Integrated Graphics 		HD 4600 HD 4600
Launch Date
Launch Date 		Q2'14 Q3'13
Cache
Cache 		8 MB SmartCache 4 MB SmartCache
Embedded Options Available
Embedded Options Available 		No Yes
Recommended Price
Recommended Customer Price 		$303.00 - $312.00 $138.00 - $147.00
Thermal Solution Specification
Thermal Solution Specification 		PCG 2013D PCG 2013C
ECC Memory Supported
ECC Memory Supported ‡ 		No Yes
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 		1.2 GHz 1.15 GHz
Turbo Boost Tech
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ 		2.0 No
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ 		Yes No
vPro Tech
Intel® vPro™ Technology ‡ 		Yes No
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) 		Yes No
Trusted Execution Tech
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡ 		Yes No

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Conclusion 
Average Bench 71.4%
Average Bench 61.9%
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The Core i7-4790 is the third upgrade to Intel's flagship quad core hyper-threaded CPU. This version, like its predecessor the i7-4771, gets a 100 MHz bump in stock frequency and additionally the i7-4790 also gets a 100 MHz turbo frequency bump. These improvements (~4%) are marginal and practically impossible to discern in day to day use. Looking at a benchmark comparison between the 4771 and 4790 verifies that there is little difference between the two CPUs. Although the i7-4790 isn't much of a step forward, it's still one of the best (locked) mainstream processors on the market. AMD hasn't been able to compete with Intel on single threaded performance for several years, consequently Intel have no need to push the envelope. Overclockers should wait for the 4790K which is rumoured to be released shortly. [May '14 CPUPro]

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The Intel Core i3-4330 is a budget dual-core four threaded 4th generation Haswell processor released in Q3 2013. The i3-4330 has gained popularity by offering a good balance between low power, good performance and value for money. It scores a strong effective speed of 89% with its base clock of 3.5 GHz which means that users will experience smooth and fast performance with the majority of desktop applications. Additionally its two cores and four virtual cores are adequate for most games. The i3-4330 features Intel HD Graphics 4600 which are comparable to AMD integrated graphics when it comes to 3D gaming. But serious gamers will need to keep enough money aside for a dedicated GPU. An 8% premium on the list price would buy you the i3-4340 which has a 100 MHz advantage on its base clock speed (full comparison here). [Nov '14 CPUPro]

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