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Average Bench: 71.8% (383rd of 1468)

Based on 13,224 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306C3, , 00004E414C206472 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790S CPU @ 3.20GHz
Poor: 58%Average: 71.8% Great: 79%
Gaming
Gaming 72%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 58%
Gunboat

Good average bench

The Intel Core i7-4790S averaged 28.2% 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 83.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 99.3Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-4790S is 20.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-4790S performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 500Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 490Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 13,224 samples)
Min Avg Max
69.6 Memory 83.3 93.1
69.2 1-Core 99.3 112
139 2-Core 188 217
71.5% 123 Pts
Min Avg Max
244 4-Core 327 379
340 8-Core 490 553
50.8% 408 Pts
Min Avg Max
366 64-Core 500 554
31% 500 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Memory 89.5
1-Core 104
2-Core 203
76% 132 Pts
4-Core 377
8-Core 538
57% 457 Pts
64-Core 537
33% 537 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 88.6
1-Core 104
2-Core 201
76% 131 Pts
4-Core 361
8-Core 535
56% 448 Pts
64-Core 534
33% 534 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.6
1-Core 104
2-Core 206
75% 131 Pts
4-Core 361
8-Core 534
56% 448 Pts
64-Core 490
30% 490 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.1
1-Core 105
2-Core 206
75% 132 Pts
4-Core 361
8-Core 528
56% 444 Pts
64-Core 529
33% 529 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Memory 77
1-Core 104
2-Core 204
72% 128 Pts
4-Core 336
8-Core 535
54% 436 Pts
64-Core 536
33% 536 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 76.8
1-Core 93.6
2-Core 186
68% 119 Pts
4-Core 301
8-Core 480
48% 390 Pts
64-Core 525
32% 525 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 72.6
1-Core 81.6
2-Core 169
62% 108 Pts
4-Core 310
8-Core 452
48% 381 Pts
64-Core 436
27% 436 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 2.05 GHz (avg)
Memory 79.6
1-Core 93.5
2-Core 175
68% 116 Pts
4-Core 263
8-Core 88.8
28% 176 Pts
64-Core 90.3
6% 90.3 Pts
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Gaming 26%
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Desktop
Desktop 79%
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Workstation
Workstation 22%
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ2'14
Processor Numberi7-4790S
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$303.00 - $312.00
Clock Speed3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013C

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

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16 months ago.

Excellent performance and power consumption.


Good

7 months ago.

better and cheaper than the i7-4790


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