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Intel BX80646I74790

Core i7-4790

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

Average Bench: 71.4% (386th of 1463)

more Based on 255,027 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306C3, , 1FABFBFF000306C3, 00004E414C206472, 1789FBFF000306C3, 07C0A97B000306C3, 178BFBFF00600F20 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @

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]

Poor: 58%Average: 71.4% Great: 80%
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Popular builds with this CPU

Good average bench

The Intel Core i7-4790 averaged 28.5% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 82.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 98.4Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-4790 is 21.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-4790 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 495Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 482Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 255,027 samples)
Rank 38671.4%
Min Avg Max
65.5 Memory 82.6 93.6
71 1-Core 98.4 109
133 2-Core 187 214
71.1% 123 Pts
Min Avg Max
222 4-Core 327 377
324 8-Core 482 551
50.4% 405 Pts
Min Avg Max
328 64-Core 495 556
30.7% 495 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
82.4% Excellent
Memory 93
1-Core 112
2-Core 221
81% 142 Pts
4-Core 388
8-Core 593
61% 490 Pts
64-Core 582
36% 582 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
76.9% Very good
Memory 86
1-Core 109
2-Core 208
77% 134 Pts
4-Core 366
8-Core 566
58% 466 Pts
64-Core 566
35% 566 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
76.8% Very good
Memory 89.1
1-Core 104
2-Core 203
76% 132 Pts
4-Core 349
8-Core 562
56% 456 Pts
64-Core 562
35% 562 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 1.75 GHz (avg)
54.8% Above average
Memory 82.8
1-Core 68
2-Core 125
57% 92 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 202
22% 176 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
34.2% Below average
Memory 44.1
1-Core 70.2
2-Core 154
48% 89.3 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 170
20% 153 Pts
64-Core 270
17% 270 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,597,729 CPUs tested

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MSRP ≈ $323 @ launch in May '14
AmazonUS $12522 mins
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Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
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Workstation
Workstation 9%
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Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 9020

CPU
Core i7-4790Intel  $125Bench 71%, 255,027 samples3,582x
GPU
HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 3%, 230,189 samples3,661x
GTX 1650Nvidia  $148Bench 43%, 259,091 samples732x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples708x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples395x
KingFast 1TBBench 95%, 2,943 samples236x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples223x
RAM
4x8GBUnknownBench 70%, 41,916 samples266x
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples186x
8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 2x4GBMicronBench 52%, 17,707 samples185x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $165

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-4790 Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ2'14
Processor Numberi7-4790
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$303.00 - $312.00
Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP84 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.2 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express RevisionUp to 3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,100

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Superb visuals and graphics...

Added 10 years ago.
USA-User
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9,976

Poor (edit your comment) Add link

20 days ago.

I have this CPU and it works great I paired it with a rx 6400 and haven't had any problems running games on my computer.

GBR-User
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5,858

Good

8 months ago.

paired up with a 1650 it gets over 200fps steady fortnite, valorant.

DEU-User
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5,825

Poor

1 month ago.

Not let down until today. Top CPU !!

CAN-User
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5,038

Excellent

4 months ago.

have it for 6 years and still good performances

IDN-User
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4,691

Good

5 months ago.

That's a great process in this price

HUN-User
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3,437

Good

7 months ago.

its a very good processor for video editing in 4k

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,313

Excellent

12 days ago.

Value for Money + Better Price/Performance

ARG-User
Avatar level
3,274

Excellent

17 months ago.

Stil playin all games in 1080p on 2023 :D

GRC-User
Avatar level
3,173

Poor

14 months ago.

i have 30 40 precent usage in games

SRB-User
Avatar level
2,838

Excellent

9 months ago.

Im currently using it with a gtx 1660 super and its working great

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,808

Good

2 years ago.

I only upgrade from I5-4590 to this and it made a nice difference for the same price little used of course.

CHL-User
Avatar level
2,628

Poor

3 years ago.

really nice processor, two gens after still a beast

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,100

Excellent

10 years ago.

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,946

Good

11 months ago.

My current CPU, It hasn't let me down yet. paired with a good GPU, 4790 will run game at 60+ fps.

HND-User
Avatar level
968

Excellent

10 months ago.

I love it this processor, today 2019 already is a beats

LCA-User
Avatar level
736

Excellent

3 years ago.

Works better then I thought its possible.

yaabalfazl
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92

Terrible

7 years ago.

it low for 4k

moonhi123
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42

Poor

5 years ago.

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MrManiac3
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40

Good

5 years ago.

This is a good CPU, I don't have any reason to dislike it. It handles everything well and does its job.

Dogecoins44
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30

Excellent

17 months ago.

best processor ever made!

Cantell
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6

Outstanding

9 years ago.

Love it! Great for editing, and has insane multitasking ability.

Rav3N7001
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6

Excellent

4 years ago.

Very reasonable

velosolex
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4

Excellent

4 years ago.

ok

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