Ultra 5 245KF vs i7-4790K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4790K
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 88 Watt
5.08
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.68
+445%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms Core i7-4790K by a whopping 445% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1221176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.9782.57
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.4620.94
Architecture codenameDevil's CanyonArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateJune 2014 (10 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245KF has 8412% better value for money than i7-4790K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads814
Base clock speed4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size177 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)88 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF. 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+no data
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 Ultra 5 245KF 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 Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

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 frequency1.25 GHzno data
Execution Units20no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@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 i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790K and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

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
Ultra 5 245KF 27.68
+445%

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 8067
Ultra 5 245KF 43973
+445%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.08 27.68
Recency on June 2014 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 14
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 88 Watt 125 Watt

i7-4790K has 42% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has a 444.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 250% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and a 633.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4790K in performance tests.


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