Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-4790 vs Intel Core i5-4460


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i7-4790
Core i5-4460
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Intel Core i7-4790 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.
The Intel Core i5-4460 processor is based on the new Haswell Refresh architecture. The nominal internal frequency of the processor is 3.2 GHz, which in "turbo" mode increases to 3.4 GHz. Heat dissipation of the processor does not exceed 84 W.
Package Size
Height
4.6 in.
4.6 in.
Width
4.6 in.
4.6 in.
Depth
3.35 in.
3.4 in.
Weight
1.07 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Details
Socket
FCLGA1150
FCLGA1150
Lithography
22 nm
22 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Haswell
Haswell
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-4790 CPU Processor
  • Installing it was easy. I like this socket.
  • Easy to install and no problems booting afterwards.
  • Fast processor at a great price. Super easy to install.
  • The install was very easy. No issues.
  • Excellent upgrade. Easy to install.
Intel Core i5-4460 CPU Processor
  • Install went flawlessly and it works great.
  • Installed easily. Running great.
  • Was very easy to install the cooler into CPU and the CPU fit on one try into the motherboard.
  • Great product easy to install and working very well.
  • Easy to install, the paste is already applied and great for gaming. Great socket type.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
8
4
Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4 GHz
3.4 GHz
Max TDP
84 W
84 W
Max Temperature
72.72 °C
72.72 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-4790 CPU Processor
  • This processor is so fast it can read my mind.
  • Amazingly fast for converting videos.
  • I use this for a lot of video stuff and it is very fast.
  • Performs well in games and other applications as well.
  • Very fast! I am very impressed with the performance.
Intel Core i5-4460 CPU Processor
  • Easy install. Works great. Amazing performance.
  • Great processor. Fast for simple use.
  • Powerful fast and reliable, I heartily recommend this CPU.
  • Fast. Easy overclocking. Great processor.
  • Super fast! Great price! Solid multi-threaded performance, decent temperatures!
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
1000 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
6000 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

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-4790 CPU Processor
  • It's fast, quiet, and gets the job done. Supports DDR3 memory.
  • This is a fast enough processor. Paired with 32GB memory and it works amazing.
  • Running on a Z97 board, with 1333MHz memory.
  • Really improved performance. Works amazing with memory.
  • I can finally play games with good performance thanks to the speed and cache of the processor.
Intel Core i5-4460 CPU Processor
  • It's a fast amazing product for an old generation (DDR3 based) machine.
  • Paired with a nice amount of memory, it's been better than I expected any i5 to be.
  • There is enough cache for comfortable playing games.
  • It runs Windows 10 very well. It works great with 32GB memory.
  • The CPU speed is excellent. Excellent memory compatibility.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
11.2/12
11.2/12
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA
eDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
Graphics Video Max Memory
2 GB
2 GB
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1200 MHz
1100 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
350 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Intel HD Graphics 4600

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Intel Core i7-4790

Intel Core i5-4460

Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer


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