
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock84W
TDPIntel Core i7-4790

intel
Brand14/14
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 5 235

Intel Core i7-4790
Intel Core i7-4790
$312 • Apr 2014
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
$257 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 5 235

Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-4790 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 14 |
| Threads | 8 | 14 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.0 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 84 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 192 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 24.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4600 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Haswell) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process Size | 22nm | 3nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1150 | intel socket 1851 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 177 mm² | 243 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1400 million | 17800 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 105°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4790
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.6GHz

Intel Core Ultra 5 235
INTEL • 14/14 • 3.4GHz
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