Intel Core i7-6700T vs Intel Core i7-4790S

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Intel Core i7-6700T or Intel Core i7-6700T – 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 i7-6700T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
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.
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6700T Name Intel Core i7-4790S
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6700T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700T is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
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.
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
192 Shaders 160
24 Execution units 20
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
14 nm Technology 22 nm
9 Generation 7.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6700T is manufactured using a 14 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 i7-4790S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1150
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 275 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Skylake S Architecture Haswell S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
13905
13905
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
12707
12707

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4060
4060
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3911
3911

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3411
3411
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3269
3269

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3088
3088
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2917
2917

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1968
1968
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1935
1935

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1005
1005
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
974
974

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
671
671
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
663
663

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
154
154
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
145
145