Intel Core i7-4790S vs Intel Core i7-4785T

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Intel Core i7-4790S or Intel Core i7-4790S – 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 i7-4790S 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 i7-4790S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4785T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-4785T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-4790S Name Intel Core i7-4785T
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4790S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790S is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4785T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4785T is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4790S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790S 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 i7-4785T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4785T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
20 Execution units 20
7.5 Generation 7.5
11.1 Direct X 11.1
160 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4790S 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 i7-4785T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
275 $ Release price 275 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Haswell S
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1150
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
13905
13905
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
10727
10727

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3911
3911
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3129
3129

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3714
3714
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2979
2979

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3269
3269
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3170
3170

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1205
1205
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1007
1007

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
671
671
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
518
518

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
145
145
Intel Core i7-4785T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
116
116