i3-13100T vs i7-4790K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4790K
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 88 Watt
5.08
Core i3-13100T
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
8.11
+59.6%

Core i3-13100T outperforms Core i7-4790K by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1222936
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.9737.71
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.4621.93
Architecture codenameDevil's CanyonRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release dateJune 2014 (10 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-13100T has 3788% better value for money than i7-4790K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Threads88
Base clock speed4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size177 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)88 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel UHD Graphics 730
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units2024
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790K and Core i3-13100T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-4790K 5.08
i3-13100T 8.11
+59.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-4790K 8066
i3-13100T 12878
+59.7%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-4790K 1408
i3-13100T 1726
+22.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-4790K 4404
i3-13100T 4844
+10%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.08 8.11
Integrated graphics card 1.84 4.16
Recency on June 2014 4 January 2023
Power consumption (TDP) 88 Watt 35 Watt

i3-13100T has a 59.6% higher aggregate performance score, 126.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, and 151.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-13100T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4790K in performance tests.


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