Celeron 3215U vs i7-4790S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4790S
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
4.42
+550%
Celeron 3215U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.68

Core i7-4790S outperforms Celeron 3215U by a whopping 550% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13412737
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.82no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)Intel Celeron
Power efficiency6.444.29
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Broadwell (2015−2019)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)1 June 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$107

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz1.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U. 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
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Smart Responseno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U 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 i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 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
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Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz850 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U 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 i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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.

i7-4790S 4.42
+550%
Celeron 3215U 0.68

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.

i7-4790S 7018
+548%
Celeron 3215U 1083

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.

i7-4790S 1219
+267%
Celeron 3215U 332

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.

i7-4790S 3797
+545%
Celeron 3215U 589

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.42 0.68
Integrated graphics card 1.84 0.77
Recency 1 May 2014 1 June 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i7-4790S has a 550% higher aggregate performance score, 139% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Celeron 3215U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4790S is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3215U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4790S is a desktop processor while Celeron 3215U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4790S and Celeron 3215U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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