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Core i7-4790

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @3.60 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≈ Q3 2016.

Average Bench: 61.1% (564th of 1444)

Based on 44 user benchmarks.  Device: 0000000000000000 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz
Poor: 29%Average: 61.1% Great: 78%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 48%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i7-4790 averaged 38.9% 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 71.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 95.3Pts

Average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-4790 is 49.6%. 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 377Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 368Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 44 samples)
Rank 56461.1%
Min Avg Max
8.59 Memory 71.4 98
29.9 1-Core 95.3 120
54.2 2-Core 182 239
66% 116 Pts
Min Avg Max
59 4-Core 283 458
46.6 8-Core 368 622
41.5% 326 Pts
Min Avg Max
49.8 64-Core 377 618
23.3% 377 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
None, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
76.1% Very good
Memory 77.4
1-Core 110
2-Core 218
75% 135 Pts
4-Core 408
8-Core 553
61% 481 Pts
64-Core 552
34% 552 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
68.6% Good
Memory 61.5
1-Core 108
2-Core 217
70% 129 Pts
4-Core 411
8-Core 560
61% 485 Pts
64-Core 564
35% 564 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
58.6% Above average
Memory 98
1-Core 35.1
2-Core 55.4
47% 62.8 Pts
4-Core 107
8-Core 291
22% 199 Pts
64-Core 456
28% 456 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
52.5% Above average
Memory 57.7
1-Core 92.2
2-Core 178
60% 109 Pts
4-Core 268
8-Core 301
37% 285 Pts
64-Core 398
25% 398 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
49.8% Average
Memory 71.8
1-Core 61
2-Core 104
50% 78.8 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 164
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 190
12% 190 Pts
None, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
12.9% Very poor
Memory 8.59
1-Core 38
2-Core 54.2
18% 33.6 Pts
4-Core 109
8-Core 46.6
12% 77.9 Pts
64-Core 49.8
3% 49.8 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,938,007 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

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CPU
Core i7-4790IntelBench 61%, 44 samples1x
GPU
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,891 samples1,322x
SVGA 3DVmwareBench 20%, 11,474 samples1,143x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples1,054x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples826x
Virtual NVMe Disk 64GBVmwareBench 62%, 2,103 samples457x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples430x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples518x
4x2GBUnknownBench 25%, 183,252 samples379x
1x8GBUnknownBench 38%, 168,538 samples298x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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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 Speed3.60 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4.00 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP84 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.20 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
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
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

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

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