i7-4790K vs i7-9700T

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9700T
2019
8 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
6.78
+33.5%
Core i7-4790K
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 88 Watt
5.08

Core i7-9700T outperforms Core i7-4790K by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10331221
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.900.97
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Core i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency18.345.47
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Devil's Canyon
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)June 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$323$339

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-9700T has 611% better value for money than i7-4790K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size180.3 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt88 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory64 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data20
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz3840x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9700T and Core i7-4790K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-9700T 6.78
+33.5%
i7-4790K 5.08

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.

i7-9700T 10769
+33.5%
i7-4790K 8069

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.

i7-9700T 1389
i7-4790K 1407
+1.3%

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.

i7-9700T 5165
+17.3%
i7-4790K 4402

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.78 5.08
Integrated graphics card 3.09 1.84
Recency 23 April 2019 on June 2014
Physical cores 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 88 Watt

i7-9700T has a 33.5% higher aggregate performance score, 67.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 151.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-9700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4790K in performance tests.


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