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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% (334th of 1406)

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

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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 33471.4%
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 Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
76.7% Very good
Memory 90.3
1-Core 102
2-Core 200
76% 131 Pts
4-Core 341
8-Core 507
53% 424 Pts
64-Core 514
32% 514 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
76% Very good
Memory 85.5
1-Core 110
2-Core 212
78% 136 Pts
4-Core 360
8-Core 514
55% 437 Pts
64-Core 514
32% 514 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
70% Very good
Memory 77.8
1-Core 68.9
2-Core 197
64% 115 Pts
4-Core 336
8-Core 517
53% 426 Pts
64-Core 547
34% 547 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
61.8% Good
Memory 76.2
1-Core 63
2-Core 138
55% 92.4 Pts
4-Core 256
8-Core 501
45% 378 Pts
64-Core 439
27% 439 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 61,870,331 CPUs tested.

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MSRP ≈ $323 @ launch in May '14
AmazonUS $1508 days
BHPhotoUS $3855 years
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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  $150Bench 71%, 255,027 samples2,625x
GPU
HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)Intel  $15Bench 3%, 230,189 samples2,646x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $146Bench 29%, 946,701 samples553x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples536x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $22Bench 66%, 424,288 samples312x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $75Bench 105%, 762,998 samples175x
KingFast 1TBBench 98%, 1,341 samples160x
RAM
4x8GBUnknownBench 70%, 41,916 samples170x
8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 2x4GBMicronBench 52%, 17,707 samples139x
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples116x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $187

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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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2,055

Official site ark.intel.com/...

Superb visuals and graphics...

Added 9 years ago.
USA-User
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9,398

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

great price great performance even many years later

GBR-User
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5,542

Terrible

10 days ago.

use this for many years, still working well

DEU-User
Avatar level
5,489

Excellent

3 months ago.

Not let down until today. Top CPU !!

CAN-User
Avatar level
4,748

Poor

2 months ago.

have it for 6 years and still good performances

IDN-User
Avatar level
4,411

Good

15 days ago.

That's a great process in this price

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,251

Good

2 months ago.

its a very good processor for video editing in 4k

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,123

Excellent

2 month ago.

Value for Money + Better Price/Performance

ARG-User
Avatar level
3,112

Excellent

2 months ago.

Stil playin all games in 1080p on 2023 :D

GRC-User
Avatar level
3,023

Good

3 years ago.

i have 30 40 precent usage in games

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,640

Good

16 months ago.

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

SRB-User
Avatar level
2,638

Poor

5 months ago.

In gigabyte Z97 G1 sniper combination whit 4x4gb@1600 genesis and MSI gtx970 4G gaming is still EXELENT machine for everyway and my opinion alltheway best CPU i had ever!

CHL-User
Avatar level
2,492

Poor

2 years ago.

really nice processor, two gens after still a beast

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,055

Excellent

9 years ago.

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,742

Excellent

3 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
920

Poor

2 years ago.

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

LCA-User
Avatar level
718

Excellent

2 years ago.

Works better then I thought its possible.

yaabalfazl
Avatar level
92

Terrible

5 years ago.

it low for 4k

moonhi123
Avatar level
42

Poor

4 years ago.

망작

MrManiac3
Avatar level
40

Good

4 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
24

Excellent

2 months ago.

best processor ever made!

Cantell
Avatar level
6

Outstanding

7 years ago.

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

Rav3N7001
Avatar level
6

Excellent

2 years ago.

Very reasonable

velosolex
Avatar level
4

Excellent

3 years ago.

ok

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