Intel

Core i7-4790

Core i7-4790
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Effective Speed -80%Effective Speed -80%Average Score -127%Memory -20%, 1-Core -83%, 2-Core -84%, 4-Core -146%, 8-Core -299%Overclocked Score -60%1-Core -64%, 2-Core -65%, 4-Core -59%, 8-Core -113%, Memory -1%Value & Sentiment -94%User Rating -94%Nice To Haves -336%64-Core -249%, 64-Core -534%, Age -225%

Average Bench: 59% (597^th of 1442)

Based on 40 user benchmarks. Device: 1F8BFBFF000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz

Poor: 43%Average: 59% Great: 79%

Gaming 59%

Gunboat

Desktop 68%

Battle cruiser

Workstation 44%

Speed boat

Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-4790 averaged 41.0% 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 69.1Pts

Avg. Single Core Speed 101Pts

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Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-4790 is 36.2%. 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 298Pts

Avg. Octa Core Speed 295Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 40 samples)

Rank 59759%

Min	Avg	Max
7.88	Memory 69.1	91.6
18.1	1-Core 101	119
28.1	2-Core 197	234
68.2% 122 Pts

Min	Avg	Max
85.7	4-Core 282	473
137	8-Core 295	600
38.2% 288 Pts

Min	Avg	Max
117	64-Core 298	579
18.4% 298 Pts

User Benchmarks

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The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%

USA-User, 2 years ago.Core i7-4790,

CPU #000, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads

Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)

69.7% Good

Memory 72.1

1-Core 106

2-Core 172

68% 117 Pts

4-Core 388

8-Core 394

52% 391 Pts

64-Core 370

23% 370 Pts

FRA-User, 2 years ago.Core i7-4790,

CPU 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads

Base clock 0.85 GHz, turbo 0.85 GHz (avg)

65.6% Good

Memory 76.2

1-Core 73.6

2-Core 211

66% 120 Pts

4-Core 329

8-Core 268

41% 298 Pts

64-Core 365

23% 365 Pts

CAN-User, 2 years ago.Core i7-4790,

None, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads

Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)

55.8% Above average

Memory 78.2

1-Core 101

2-Core 182

70% 121 Pts

4-Core 202

8-Core 163

25% 182 Pts

64-Core 208

13% 208 Pts

CAN-User, 2 years ago.Core i7-4790,

CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads

Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)

53.1% Above average

Memory 68.7

1-Core 101

2-Core 196

68% 122 Pts

4-Core 218

8-Core 219

29% 219 Pts

64-Core 158

10% 158 Pts

USA-User, 2 years ago.Core i7-4790,

CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads

Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)

49.1% Average

Memory 65.2

1-Core 98.4

2-Core 201

67% 122 Pts

4-Core 190

8-Core 204

26% 197 Pts

64-Core 193

12% 193 Pts

USA-User, 2 years ago.Core i7-4790,

CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads

Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)

45.7% Average

Memory 58.3

1-Core 96.8

2-Core 185

62% 113 Pts

4-Core 193

8-Core 190

26% 192 Pts

64-Core 182

11% 182 Pts

CAN-User, 3 years ago.Core i7-4790,

CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads

Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)

42.7% Average

Memory 50.2

1-Core 97.3

2-Core 199

61% 115 Pts

4-Core 201

8-Core 221

28% 211 Pts

64-Core 171

11% 171 Pts

ISR-User, 22 months ago.Core i7-4790,

CPU 0, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads

Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)

12% Very poor

Memory 7.88

1-Core 18.1

2-Core 28.1

10% 18 Pts

4-Core 85.7

8-Core 137

14% 111 Pts

64-Core 117

7% 117 Pts

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Specifications

Essentials

Description	Intel® Core™ i7-4790 Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
Code Name	Haswell
Launch Date	Q2'14
Processor Number	i7-4790
# of Cores	4
# of Threads	8
Cache	8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set	64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions	SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options Available	No
Lithography	22 nm
Recommended Price	$303.00 - $312.00
Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	4 GHz
Bus Speed	5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability	1S Only
Max TDP	84 W
Thermal Solution Specification	PCG 2013D

Graphics

Processor Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency	350 MHz
Graphics Output	eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA
Wireless Display	Yes
# of Displays Supported	3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency	1.2 GHz
Quick Sync Video	Yes
InTru 3D Tech	Yes
Clear Video HD Tech	Yes
Intel Insider	Yes
Flexible Display Interface	Yes
Graphics Video Max Memory	2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size	32 GB
Memory Types	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels	2
Memory Bandwidth	25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported	No

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision	Up to 3.0
PCI Express Configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes	16

Data Protection

AES New Instructions	Yes
Secure Key	Yes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)	Yes
Intel 64	Yes
Idle States	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Tech	Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes
Turbo Boost Tech	2.0
Hyper-Threading Tech	Yes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes
TSX-NI	No
vPro Tech	Yes
Identity Protection Tech	Yes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes
Small Business Advantage	Yes
My WiFi Tech	Yes

Package

Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography	22 nm
Max CPU Configuration	1
Sockets Supported	FCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable Bit	Yes
OS Guard	Yes
Trusted Execution Tech	Yes
Anti-Theft Tech	Yes

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