Intel Core i7-4790K | Apple A17 Pro | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4790K and the Apple A17 Pro and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-4790K 4 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the Apple A17 Pro which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 4000 (DC) (2) | CPU group | Apple A17 (1) |
4 | Generation | 17 |
Devils Canyon S | Architecture | A17 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A16 Bionic |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4790K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A17 Pro clocks with 3.78 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (4.40 GHz) | A-Core | 3.78 GHz |
-- | B-Core | 2.11 GHz |
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 i7-4790K | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
20 | Compute units | 24 |
160 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-4790K, while the Apple A17 Pro supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4790K has a TDP of 88 W. The TDP of the Apple A17 Pro is 11 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
88 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 11 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4790K has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Apple A17 Pro is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | Apple A17 Pro |
22 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.6-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 | iOS |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
310 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.25 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (6 GPU Cores) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A17 Pro
6C 6T @ 3.78 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Apple A17 Pro |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |