Core i7-4790K: specs and comparison

Performance score

Core i7-4790K 2014 · 4/8 cores/threads, 88 W

18.74

Single-core	30.48
Multi-core	11.48

Core i7-4790K scores 18.74 out of 100 by our estimate and ranks #442 of 532 CPUs in our database.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

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What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

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Core i7-4790K

74

faster than 40% of tested · runs: 29

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Description

Core i7-4790K is a desktop Intel processor based on the Haswell architecture, released on Q2 2014. It has 4 cores and 8 threads running at 4–4.4 GHz, 8 MB of L3 cache and the 22 nm process. It fits the LGA1150 socket, has a 88 W TDP and supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory.

Overview

Score (0–100)	18.74
Ranking position	442
Power efficiency (0–100)	11.13
Type	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel
Architecture	Haswell
Release date	Q2 2014

Specifications

Cores	4
Threads	8
Base clock	4 GHz
Boost clock	4.4 GHz
L3 cache	8 MB
Process node	22 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4600
NPU (AI accelerator)	no

Compatibility

Socket	LGA1150
TDP	88 W

Memory and PCI Express

Memory type	DDR3-1333/1600
Memory channels	2
Max memory	32 GB
PCI Express version	3.0
PCIe lanes	16

Games

Core i7-4790K meets 77% of minimum and 39% of recommended requirements of the games in our database (compared with the models named in official requirements).

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