Intel Core i7-11700B vs Intel Core i7-4790K

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Intel Core i7-11700B or Intel Core i7-11700B – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-11700B features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-11700B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4790K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4790K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-11700B Name Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
11 Generation 4
Intel Core i 11000H Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-11700B has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-11700B is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-4790K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
16 Threads 8
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-11700B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-11700B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4790K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 160
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
32 Execution units 20
12 Generation 7.5
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 88 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 88 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-11700B is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4790K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Tiger Lake H Architecture Devils Canyon S
10 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1150
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 310 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700B
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10074
10074
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4001
4001

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700B
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
10050
10050
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4674
4674

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700B
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
2265
2265
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1387
1387

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700B
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1878
1878
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1073
1073

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700B
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1663
1663
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1069
1069

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-11700B
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
732
732
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
411
411