i7-4760HQ vs i7-4790

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4790
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.57
+15.1%
Core i7-4760HQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.97

Core i7-4790 outperforms Core i7-4760HQ by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13071436
Place by popularity54not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.87no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)Intel Core i7
Power efficiency5.157.99
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Crystalwell (2013−2014)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)1 February 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$434

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplierno data21
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2264 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ. 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 WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz3840x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hz2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03
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.

i7-4790 4.57
+15.1%
i7-4760HQ 3.97

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.

i7-4790 7267
+15.3%
i7-4760HQ 6300

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.

i7-4790 8
+27%
i7-4760HQ 7

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.

i7-4790 1.79
+22.6%
i7-4760HQ 1.46

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.57 3.97
Integrated graphics card 1.84 3.07
Recency 1 May 2014 1 February 2014
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 47 Watt

i7-4790 has a 15.1% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 3 months.

i7-4760HQ, on the other hand, has 66.8% faster integrated GPU, and 78.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4790 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4760HQ in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4790 is a desktop processor while Core i7-4760HQ is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4790 and Core i7-4760HQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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