Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Xeon E-2186M

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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 Xeon E-2186M features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2186M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4790K Name Intel Xeon E-2186M
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E
4 Generation 8
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Xeon E-2100M
 
 

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 Xeon E-2186M has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2186M is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8 Threads 12
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

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 Xeon E-2186M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2186M uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, 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 P630
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) 1.2 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 41.8 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 41.8 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
88 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 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 Xeon E-2186M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2018
-- 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 H
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
310 $ Release price 623 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2186M
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6308
6308
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4001
4001

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2186M
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6107
6107
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4674
4674

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2186M
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1497
1497
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1387
1387

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2186M
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1197
1197
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1073
1073

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2186M
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1099
1099
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
854
854