Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i3-9350K

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Intel Core i7-4790K or Intel Core i7-4790K – 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 i7-4790K 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.
The Intel Core i3-9350K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9350K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4790K Name Intel Core i3-9350K
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
4 Generation 9
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i3-9350K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9350K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-9350K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9350K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2017
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
20 Execution units 24
7.5 Generation 9.5
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 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
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 88 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 91 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
88 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4790K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-9350K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Devils Canyon S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
310 $ Release price 173 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
4750
4750
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4001
4001

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1982
1982
Intel Core i3-9350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1833
1833

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1260
1260
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1073
1073

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
476
476
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
411
411