Intel Core i7-4790 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-4790 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-4790 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-4790 was released in Q2/2014. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.84 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx was released in Q4/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 4000 (64) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Haswell S | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4790 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.00 GHz). The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.84 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-4790 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz (4.00 GHz) | A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-4790 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 5 |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 8 |
160 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-4790 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-4790 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-4790 has a TDP of 84 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is 7 W. |
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Intel Core i7-4790 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
84 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4790 has a 8.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-4790 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1150 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
280 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4790 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Unknown | Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |