Product Comparison: Intel Core i5-4690K vs Intel Core i7-4790K
General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i5-4690K
Core i7-4790K
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Intel Core i5-4690K inherits all the good technologies from the past, but at the same time received a new family of Intel 9-series chipsets. With its LGA 1150 socket design, the processor is compatible with the current fleet of motherboards based on Intel 8-series chipsets, which may require a BIOS update to function correctly.
Intel Core i7-4790K inherits all the good technologies from the past, but at the same time received a new family of Intel 9-series chipsets. With its LGA 1150 socket design, the processor is compatible with the current fleet of motherboards based on Intel 8-series chipsets, which may require a BIOS update to function correctly.
Package Size
Height
4.61 in.
4.61 in.
Width
4.41 in.
4.41 in.
Depth
3.11 in.
3.11 in.
Weight
1.3 lbs.
1.1 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCLGA1150
FCLGA1150
Lithography
22 nm
22 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Devil's Canyon
Devil's Canyon
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i5-4690K CPU Processor
- Installation was easy and so far I have not had any problems.
- It was easy to install and worked out great.
- Easy install and works great! Had it for months and no complaints!
- Great CPU! Easy to install! Good socket.
Intel Core i7-4790K CPU Processor
- Most current chip for 1150 socket is great.
- The absolute fastest single thread performance if you're still on this socket.
- The LGA 1150 socket that it utilizes offers countless options for motherboards with varying price ranges.
- Great performance. Best for 1150 socket for your build!
- Just a super fast processor for the 1150 socket.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
4
8
Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
4.4 GHz
Max TDP
88 W
88 W
Max Temperature
72.72 °C
74.04 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i5-4690K CPU Processor
- It comes with everything you need for installation. Runs all my games great!
- Installing this processor was really easy. Great performance.
- It is very easy to install and offers me a speed that is very good for my everyday use.
- Super easy to install. Integrated graphics are surprisingly powerful.
- Easy to install. Super fast, even without overclocking.
Intel Core i7-4790K CPU Processor
- This is a very strong very fast chip. Great for gaming and multitasking.
- Pretty decent on video editing because of the hyperthreading.
- Very fast CPU, I haven't tried any overclocking yet.
- It runs unbelievably fast and surprisingly cool using the stock air cooler.
- The i7 is really fast and handles all of my games, video streaming, and video encoding without any problems.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
1000 kB
L3 Cache Size
6000 kB
8000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i5-4690K CPU Processor
- It has 6MB of L3 cache and 4 cores. No hyperthreading, but I am using my computer mostly for gaming.
- Computer is super fast with 16 GB of 1866 MHz G.Skill RAM.
- Good memory compatibility. Excellent performance.
- Connected with 32GB of memory. Demonstrates excellent work.
- Works perfectly with older generation memory.
Intel Core i7-4790K CPU Processor
- The 8 threads of execution, large cache, good overclocking ability. Great processor.
- A real monster. Paired with an Nvidia 980 and 16GB of memory. Handles everything I throw at it.
- The chip supports dual channel memory and at least up to 32GB RAM.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
11.2
11.2/12
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA
Graphics Video Max Memory
2 GB
2 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1200 MHz
1250 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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