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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% (382nd of 1459)

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
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Average Bench

(Based on 255,027 samples)
Rank 38271.4%
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 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
74.9% Very good
Memory 83.3
1-Core 104
2-Core 196
74% 128 Pts
4-Core 359
8-Core 551
56% 455 Pts
64-Core 541
34% 541 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
73.9% Very good
Memory 79.5
1-Core 105
2-Core 204
73% 129 Pts
4-Core 369
8-Core 552
57% 460 Pts
64-Core 554
34% 554 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
73.3% Very good
Memory 72.1
1-Core 107
2-Core 209
72% 129 Pts
4-Core 404
8-Core 563
61% 483 Pts
64-Core 564
35% 564 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
71.6% Very good
Memory 79.6
1-Core 102
2-Core 194
72% 125 Pts
4-Core 343
8-Core 545
55% 444 Pts
64-Core 538
33% 538 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
67.2% Good
Memory 73.3
1-Core 92.8
2-Core 184
66% 117 Pts
4-Core 329
8-Core 517
52% 423 Pts
64-Core 526
33% 526 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,303,245 CPUs tested

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MSRP ≈ $323 @ launch in May '14
AmazonUS $12518 mins
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Gaming
Gaming 9%
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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 samples3,551x
GPU
HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 3%, 230,189 samples3,622x
GTX 1650Nvidia  $155Bench 43%, 259,091 samples728x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples698x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples394x
KingFast 1TBBench 95%, 2,943 samples235x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples220x
RAM
4x8GBUnknownBench 70%, 41,916 samples261x
8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 2x4GBMicronBench 52%, 17,707 samples185x
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples181x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $168

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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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2,080

Official site ark.intel.com/...

Superb visuals and graphics...

Added 10 years ago.
USA-User
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9,918

Liked (edit your comment) Add link

11 days ago.

GBR-User
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5,828

Good

7 months ago.

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

DEU-User
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5,793

Poor

4 days ago.

Not let down until today. Top CPU !!

CAN-User
Avatar level
5,010

Excellent

2 months ago.

have it for 6 years and still good performances

IDN-User
Avatar level
4,673

Good

3 months ago.

That's a great process in this price

HUN-User
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3,419

Good

5 months ago.

its a very good processor for video editing in 4k

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,301

Good

2 months ago.

Value for Money + Better Price/Performance

ARG-User
Avatar level
3,258

Excellent

16 months ago.

Stil playin all games in 1080p on 2023 :D

GRC-User
Avatar level
3,165

Poor

13 months ago.

i have 30 40 precent usage in games

SRB-User
Avatar level
2,820

Excellent

7 months ago.

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

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,802

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
2,612

Poor

3 years ago.

really nice processor, two gens after still a beast

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,080

Excellent

10 years ago.

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,934

Good

9 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
964

Excellent

9 months ago.

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

LCA-User
Avatar level
734

Excellent

3 years ago.

Works better then I thought its possible.

yaabalfazl
Avatar level
92

Terrible

6 years ago.

it low for 4k

moonhi123
Avatar level
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
Avatar level
30

Excellent

16 months ago.

best processor ever made!

Cantell
Avatar level
6

Outstanding

9 years ago.

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

Rav3N7001
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6

Excellent

3 years ago.

Very reasonable

velosolex
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4

Excellent

4 years ago.

ok

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