Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core i7-4790S

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Performance
Core i7-13700K261% better
31,21484% of 36,991
Core i7-4790S
8,64323% of 36,991

The Core i7-13700K has 261% better performance than the Core i7-4790S for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-13700K175% better
76.3263% of 121.53
Core i7-4790S
27.723% of 121.53

The Core i7-13700K has 175% better value for the money than the Core i7-4790S for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-13700K CPU

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core (24-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2022 with a suggested retail price of $409. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Raptor Lake microarchitecture. The i7-13700K is compatible with Intel Socket 1700 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-13700K supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-13700K has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 30 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-13700K features 16 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 16 cores consist of 8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-13700K includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 770. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-13700K has the 8th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 84.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 31,214 score and $409 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.32. This is the 18th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-4790S CPU

The Intel Core i7-4790S is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014 with a suggested retail price of $312. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The i7-4790S is compatible with Intel Socket 1150 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-4790S supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-4790S has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-4790S features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-4790S includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-4790S has the 290th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 23.37% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,643 score and $312 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 27.7. This is the 130th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-13700KCore i7-4790S
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7Core i7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2022Q2 2014
Launch Price (MSRP)$409$312
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-13700K261% better
31,21484% of 36,991
Core i7-4790S
8,64323% of 36,991

The Core i7-13700K has 261% better performance than the Core i7-4790S for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-13700K is ranked 8th with a score of 31,214, and the Core i7-4790S is ranked 290th with a score of 8,643.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-13700K175% better
76.3263% of 121.53
Core i7-4790S
27.723% of 121.53

The Core i7-13700K has 175% better value for the money than the Core i7-4790S for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-13700K is ranked 18th with a performance per dollar of 76.32, and the Core i7-4790S is ranked 130th with a performance per dollar of 27.7.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-13700K or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-14900K31,559+1%
Ryzen 7 7700X31,467+1%
Core i7-13700K31,214
Core i9-13900K31,187.5-0%
Ryzen 7 770030,945-1%
Core i7-4770K8,804-72%
Core i3-9100F8,742-72%
Core i7-4790S8,643-72%
Core i7-2600K8,527-73%
Ryzen 5 2400G8,241-74%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-13700K or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 7 7700X78.86+3%
Core i7-1270077.43+1%
Core i7-13700K76.32
Ryzen 7 7800X3D73.38-4%
Core i7-12700F73.3-4%
Core i7-479029.27-62%
A10-6800K28.63-62%
Core i7-4790S27.7-64%
Ryzen 7 1800X27.62-64%
Core i7-5775C27.26-64%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-13700KCore i7-4790S
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
31,214
(+261.15%)
8,643
3DMark Time Spy CPU
18,897
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
4,507.5
(+531.3%)
714
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
303
(+102%)
150
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
19,249
(+403.64%)
3,822
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,962
(+141.6%)
1,226
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
46,526
(+563.43%)
7,013
CPU Mark Single-Thread
4,364
(+97.38%)
2,211
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-13700KCore i7-4790S
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm22 nm
Transistors--1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-13700KCore i7-4790S
SeriesCore i7Core i7
MicroarchitectureRaptor LakeHaswell
CodenameRaptor Lake-SHaswell
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5-5600DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-13700KCore i7-4790S
Cores164
Threads248
Performance Cores (P-cores)8--
Efficient Cores (E-cores)8--
Clock Speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Turbo Clock5.4 GHz4.0 GHz
P-core Clock3.4 GHz--
P-core Turbo Clock5.4 GHz--
E-core Clock Speed2.5 GHz--
E-core Turbo Clock4.2 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier34.0x32.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-13700KCore i7-4790S
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache30 MB8 MB
E-core L1 Cache96 KB--
E-core L2 Cache4 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-13700KCore i7-4790S
SocketIntel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1150
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x20, PCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)125 W65 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)253 W--
Power Limit 2 (PL2)253 W--
Tcase Max72 °C71 °C
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-13700KCore i7-4790S
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770Intel HD 4600
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, SMEP, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.