Intel Core i7-4790S vs Intel Core m3-6Y30

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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 m3-6Y30 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-6Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
4 Generation 6
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core M
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core M 6
Intel Core i7-4790S Name Intel Core m3-6Y30
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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 m3-6Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-6Y30 is 0.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 2
8 Threads 4
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.2 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 0.9 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.8 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 m3-6Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-6Y30 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
7.5 Generation 9
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 24
160 Shaders 192
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 12
 
 

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

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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.8 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 16.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type LPDDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 4.5 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 m3-6Y30 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2015
Haswell S Architecture Skylake Y
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1515
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
275 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
13905
13905
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
3980
3980

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3911
3911
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
2285
2285

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3714
3714
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1482
1482

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3269
3269
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1262
1262

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1205
1205
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
769
769

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
671
671
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
185
185