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Intel Core i3 9100 Cpu
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Intel Core i7-4790 Cpu
Intel Core i7-4790
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In our server-focused Intel Core i3-9100F review, we see why this new chip is a big upgrade from the previous generation and where it competesRead 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 socketLGA 1151LGA 1151LGA 1151LGA 1150
Component forPCPCPCPC
Operating modes64-bit64-bit64-bit
  • 32-bit
  • 64-bit

Processor

Clock speed3.6 GHz3.0 GHz3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Max turbo speed4.2 GHz3.5 GHz3.8 GHz4.0 GHz
Number of cores4444
Number of threads4448
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65.0 W65.0 W65.0 W65.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in0.0 in0.0 in
Idle statesyesyesyesyes
Bus type
N/A
DMI3DMI3DMI

Integrated Graphics

On-board graphics adapteryesyesyesyes
TypeIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics adapter base frequency350.0 MHz350.0 MHz350.0 MHz350.0 MHz
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version12.012.012.011.1

Memory

Cache6 MB6 MB6 MB8 MB
Cache typeSmart CacheSmart CacheSmart CacheSmart Cache
Memory clock speeds supported by processor2400.0 MHz
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 2133
  • 2400
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 2133
  • 2400
  • 1333
  • 1600
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64.0 GB64.0 GB64.0 GB32.0 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR4 SDRAM
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
DDR3 SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)37.5 GB/s
N/A
N/A
25.6 GB/s
Memory channelsDualDualDualDual

Thermals

Cooler includednoyes
N/A
N/A
Thermal specification212.0 °F212.0 °F212.0 °F162.9 °F

Features

Thermal monitoring technologiesyesyesyesyes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16161616
Supported instruction sets
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX 2.0
  • SSE4.1
  • SSE4.2
Execute disable bityesyesyesyes
Scalability1S1S1S1S

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