Core i5-4460 vs Core i9-7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7900X
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
13.65
+332%

i9-7900X outperforms i5-4460 by a whopping 332% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking5081534
Place by popularitynot in top-10038
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.731.24
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i9 (Desktop)Intel Core i5 (Desktop)
Architecture codenameSkylake-X (2018)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)1 June 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$182
Current price$864 (0.9x MSRP)$92 (0.5x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-7900X has 281% better value for money than i5-4460.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache14 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data177 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1400 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460 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
SocketSocket R4FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt84 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoringno data+
SIPPno data-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FDIno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protectionno data+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7900X and Core i5-4460.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7900X 13.65
+332%
i5-4460 3.16

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 332% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i9-7900X 21107
+332%
i5-4460 4887

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 332% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i9-7900X 1432
+35.6%
i5-4460 1056

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 36% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i9-7900X 8888
+203%
i5-4460 2931

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 203% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i9-7900X 7287
+51.4%
i5-4460 4813

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 51% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i9-7900X 49738
+191%
i5-4460 17098

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 191% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i9-7900X 12678
+99.7%
i5-4460 6350

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 100% in 3DMark06 CPU.

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Benchmark coverage: 18%

i9-7900X 2.91
+294%
i5-4460 11.47

Core i5-4460 outperforms Core i9-7900X by 294% in wPrime 32.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i9-7900X 24
+337%
i5-4460 5

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 337% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i9-7900X 2148
+333%
i5-4460 496

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 333% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i9-7900X 193
+41.7%
i5-4460 136

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 42% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i9-7900X 2.2
+44.7%
i5-4460 1.52

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 45% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

TrueCrypt AES

TrueCrypt is a discontinued piece of software that was widely used for on-the-fly-encryption of disk partitions, now superseded by VeraCrypt. It contains several embedded performance tests, one of them being TrueCrypt AES, which measures data encryption speed using AES algorithm. Result is encryption speed in gigabytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i9-7900X 12.1
+332%
i5-4460 2.8

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 332% in TrueCrypt AES.

WinRAR 4.0

WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of a popular file archiver. It contains an internal speed test, using 'Best' setting of RAR compression on large chunks of randomly generated data. Its results are measured in kilobytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i9-7900X 5918
+75%
i5-4460 3381

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 75% in WinRAR 4.0.

x264 encoding pass 2

x264 Pass 2 is a slower variant of x264 video compression that produces a variable bit rate output file, which results in better quality since the higher bit rate is used when it is needed more. Benchmark result is still measured in frames per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i9-7900X 121
+260%
i5-4460 34

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 260% in x264 encoding pass 2.

x264 encoding pass 1

x264 version 4.0 is a video encoding benchmark uses MPEG 4 x264 compression method to compress a sample HD (720p) video. Pass 1 is a faster variant that produces a constant bit rate output file. Its result is measured in frames per second, which means how many frames of the source video file were encoded per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i9-7900X 217
+31.8%
i5-4460 165

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core i5-4460 by 32% in x264 encoding pass 1.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.65 3.16
Recency 26 June 2017 1 June 2014
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Cost $999 $182
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 84 Watt

The Core i9-7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4460 in performance tests.


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