Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-8700K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4790K and the Intel Core i7-8700K 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 Intel Core i7-8700K which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (299) | Family | Intel Core i7 (299) |
Intel Core i 4000 (DC) (2) | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000 (20) |
4 | Generation | 8 |
Devils Canyon S | Architecture | Coffee Lake S |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-7700K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-9700K |
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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 Intel Core i7-8700K clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.70 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8700K |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.30 GHz |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
20 | Compute units | 24 |
160 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
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 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Core i7-8700K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8700K |
DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4790K has a TDP of 88 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-8700K is 95 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 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
88 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 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 Intel Core i7-8700K is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-8700K |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 1150 | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
310 $ | Release price | 370 $ |
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Intel Core i7-4790K
Geekbench 6 MT: 4,674 / 310 $ |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
Geekbench 6 MT: 6,750 / 370 $ |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8700K
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i7-8700K |
Unknown | PC mit Intel Core i7-8700K |