Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Xeon E-2244G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4790 or Intel Core i7-4790 – 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 i7-4790 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 i7-4790, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Xeon E-2244G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2244G, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4790 Name Intel Xeon E-2244G
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Xeon E-2200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4790 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E-2244G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2244G is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4790 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790 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-2244G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E-2244G 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
1.2 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 84 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 71 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 71 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4790 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-2244G 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
Haswell S Architecture Coffee Lake S
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
280 $ Release price 270 $
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 Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5335
5335
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3732
3732

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5109
5109
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4081
4081

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1819
1819
Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1741
1741

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1592
1592
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1217
1217

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1365
1365
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
981
981

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
728
728
Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
712
712

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E-2244G
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
471
471
Intel Core i7-4790
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
384
384