Intel Core i7-4790S

Intel Core i7-4790S
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i7-4790S is a processor based on the proven Haswell S architecture. Manufactured using the 22-nanometer process, it set standards for a good balance of performance and efficiency at the time. We recall that this chip provided a robust base for many computers. Its four cores deliver solid computing power for everyday applications and multitasking.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics unit is quite capable of handling basic visual tasks. This includes playing videos or working with typical office programs. An 8 MB Level 3 cache contributes to fast data processing. The support for PCIe 3.0 was also important at the time. It enabled a reliable connection of external components.

Overall, the Intel Core i7-4790S was a thoughtful choice for users looking for reliable performance. Systems where energy efficiency played a role particularly benefited.
  • Haswell S Architecture
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
  • 8 MB Level 3 Cache
  • PCIe 3.0 Support

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 397 / 602
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 536 / 821
In segment Desktop
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
981 pts
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
975 pts
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
974 pts
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
969 pts
Intel Core i7-4770
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
969 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
1,208
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,208
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
1,205
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
1,204
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C / 32T · 4.00 GHz
1,201
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v6
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
3,721
Intel Core i5-7600
4C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
3,719
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
3,714
Intel Xeon E3-1265L v3
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
3,711
Intel Core i7-4770S
4C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
3,704
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
946
Intel Xeon E5-2667 v3
8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz
946
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
945
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
8C / 16T · 4.10 GHz
944
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
941
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-10100TE
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
3,287
AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
3,271
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
3,269
Intel Core i3-9300T
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
3,265
Intel Core i7-970
6C / 12T · 3.20 GHz
3,263
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD A8-5500
AMD A8-5500 101 %
AMD Radeon HD 7560D
389
AMD A8-5500B
AMD A8-5500B 101 %
AMD Radeon HD 7560D
389
Intel Core i7-4790S
Intel HD Graphics 4600
384
Intel Processor 300
Intel UHD Graphics 710
371
Intel Processor 310
Intel UHD Graphics 710
371
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C / 128T · 3.20 GHz
28.9 s
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C / 64T · 3.80 GHz
44.5 s
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
476.0 s
Intel Core i7-4770K
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
477.0 s
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
486.5 s
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-4771
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
1,983
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v3
4C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
1,969
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
1,968
AMD FX-9590
AMD FX-9590 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.70 GHz
1,967
Intel Core i5-8400T
6C / 6T · 1.70 GHz
1,963
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-7100T
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
146 cb
Intel Core i5-5675C
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
146 cb
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
145 cb
Intel Core i5-4590
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
144 cb
Intel Core i5-4590S
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
144 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

AMD FX-8370
AMD FX-8370 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.15 GHz
673 cb
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
672 cb
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
671 cb
Intel Core i7-3770
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
669 cb
Intel Core i5-7600
4C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
666 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i7 (300)
CPU groupIntel Core i 4000 (64)
ArchitectureHaswell S
Technology22 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1150
Generation4
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.50 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache8.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 4600
GPU frequency0.35 - 1.20 GHz
CUs / Shader20 / 160
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology22 nm
Release dateQ2/2013

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ2/2014
Release price275 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i7-4790S
Intel Core i7-4790S
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