Xeon w7-3565X vs i7-4790

VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4790
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.57
Xeon w7-3565X
2024
32 cores / 64 threads, 335 Watt
48.25
+956%

Xeon w7-3565X outperforms Core i7-4790 by a whopping 956% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking130736
Place by popularity54not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.8749.68
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.1513.63
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$2,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w7-3565X has 5610% better value for money than i7-4790.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads864
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)82.5 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size177 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C79 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt335 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X. 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® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X 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 Xeon w7-3565X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600N/A
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X.

PCIe versionUp to 3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16112

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
Xeon w7-3565X 48.25
+956%

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 7266
Xeon w7-3565X 76649
+955%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.57 48.25
Recency 1 May 2014 24 August 2024
Physical cores 4 32
Threads 8 64
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 335 Watt

i7-4790 has 298.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-3565X, on the other hand, has a 955.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The Xeon w7-3565X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4790 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4790 is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-3565X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4790 and Xeon w7-3565X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i7-4790
Core i7-4790
Intel Xeon w7-3565X
Xeon w7-3565X

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.1 3638 votes

Rate Core i7-4790 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

No user ratings yet.

Rate Xeon w7-3565X on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i7-4790 or Xeon w7-3565X, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.