Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core i3-10320

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 i3-10320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 10000
4 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4790K Name Intel Core i3-10320
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 i3-10320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10320 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
 
 

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 i3-10320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10320 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
160 Shaders 192
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2017
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7.5 Generation 9.5
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
88 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i3-10320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2020
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
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
310 $ Release price 169 $
Devils Canyon S Architecture Comet Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5112
5112
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4674
4674

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
4945
4945
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4001
4001

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2633
2633
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2311
2311

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2444
2444
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1982
1982

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1547
1547
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1387
1387

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1216
1216
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1073
1073

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1080
1080
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
854
854

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
477
477
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
411
411

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
206
206
Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
169
169