Average Bench: 58.4% (608th of 1442)

Based on 98 user benchmarks.  Device: 0F8BFBFF000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz
Poor: 39%Average: 58.4% Great: 77%
Gaming
Gaming 58%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-4790 averaged 41.5% 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 72.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 96.5Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-4790 is 38.1%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-4790 performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 308Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 304Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 98 samples)
Min Avg Max
49.3 Memory 72.4 85.4
45.2 1-Core 96.5 116
76 2-Core 162 223
64.4% 110 Pts
Min Avg Max
87.7 4-Core 251 421
82.5 8-Core 304 571
35.9% 278 Pts
Min Avg Max
94 64-Core 308 576
19% 308 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Memory 72.3
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 133
59% 97.2 Pts
4-Core 308
8-Core 388
45% 348 Pts
64-Core 394
24% 394 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 61.7
1-Core 97.3
2-Core 175
62% 111 Pts
4-Core 363
8-Core 364
49% 364 Pts
64-Core 345
21% 345 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 69.3
1-Core 96.9
2-Core 186
66% 117 Pts
4-Core 302
8-Core 352
43% 327 Pts
64-Core 353
22% 353 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 73.5
1-Core 90.1
2-Core 168
64% 110 Pts
4-Core 260
8-Core 407
41% 333 Pts
64-Core 398
25% 398 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 64.3
1-Core 97.1
2-Core 173
63% 112 Pts
4-Core 266
8-Core 284
36% 275 Pts
64-Core 282
17% 282 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 49.4
1-Core 89.9
2-Core 164
55% 101 Pts
4-Core 302
8-Core 401
45% 352 Pts
64-Core 417
26% 417 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,769,262 CPUs tested

Typical Core i7-4790 Builds (Compare 606 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 76%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 60%
Destroyer

System: QEMU Standard PC (Q35 + ICH9, 2009)

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Good Total price: $485

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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

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