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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Cpu
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Intel Core i7-4790 Cpu
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Intel has finally unveiled their 6th Generation processors codenamed Skylake. We take a look at the new unlocked 6600K and 6700K CPUs to see what improvements have been made.Read more
Though limited to four cores/four threads, the Core i5-6600K is a strong pick for price-conscious performance hounds and future-looking gamers seeking a powerful CPU at a reasonable price.Read more
In the last few years, reviewing an Intel CPU from a gaming perspective has always been something of a challenge. Typic…Read more
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Introduction Whenever Intel unveils a new generation of processors, enthusiasts tend to focus on the unlocked multiplier models because they're widely used in high-end gaming systems and provide a better indication of the microarchitecture's maximum performance. It's important to not overlook the non-K series, especially since most consumers feel intimidated by the notion of overclocking their processor beyond the default specification. While overclocking these days is a really simple process, doing it properly requires a patient approach through comprehensive stress testing. Whenever discussing the benefits of overclocking with people, I often get asked about the impact in regards to theRead more
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Codename Devil's Canyon is out from Intel. We see just what the new Core i7 4790K processor is all about as we put it through our CPU testing regiment.Read more
Intel's Core i7-4790K is the high-end Haswell-based processor for enthusiasts who liked last year's 4770K CPU, but weren't satisfied with its modest performance improvements.Read more
Despite a clear performance advantage, Intel just doesn't seem like an enthusiast-friendly company. Certain elements in the organization want to change that perception, though. Devil's Canyon is meant to allay power users with more speed.Read more
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General

Processor socketAM4LGA 1151LGA 1151LGA 1150
Component forPCPCPCPC
Operating modes64-bit64-bit64-bit
  • 32-bit
  • 64-bit

Processor

Clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Max turbo speed4.2 GHz3.9 GHz3.8 GHz4.0 GHz
Number of cores6444
Number of threads12448
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65.0 W91.0 W65.0 W65.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in0.0 in0.0 in
Bus type
N/A
DMIDMI3DMI
Idle states
N/A
yesyesyes

Integrated Graphics

On-board graphics adapternoyesyesyes
TypeNot availableIntel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics adapter base frequency
N/A
350.0 MHz350.0 MHz350.0 MHz
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version
N/A
12.012.011.1

Memory

Cache32 MB6 MB6 MB8 MB
Cache typeL3L3Smart CacheSmart Cache
Memory clock speeds supported by processor3200.0 MHz
  • 1866
  • 1333
  • 2133
  • 1600
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 2133
  • 2400
  • 1333
  • 1600
Memory types supported by processorDDR4 SDRAM
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
DDR3 SDRAM
Memory channelsDualDualDualDual
Maximum internal memory supported by processor
N/A
64.0 GB64.0 GB32.0 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
N/A
34.1 GB/s
N/A
25.6 GB/s

Features

Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16161616
Thermal monitoring technologies
N/A
yesyesyes
Supported instruction sets
N/A
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
Execute disable bit
N/A
yesyesyes
Scalability
N/A
1S1S1S

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