Intel Core i7-4790K VS Intel Core i9-12900KS
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock88W
TDPIntel Core i7-4790K
intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock150W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900KS
Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel Core i7-4790K
$309.99 • Apr 2014
Intel Core i9-12900KS
$739 • Apr 2022
Intel Core i9-12900KS
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 |
| Base Clock | 4.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 40 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 88 W | 150 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 30.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4600 | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Haswell) | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 22nm | 10nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1150 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 177 mm² | 215 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1400 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 115°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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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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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 i9-12900KS Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790K
INTEL • 4/8 • 4GHz
Intel Core i9-12900KS
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.4GHz
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