Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 10-core LGA 2011-3
Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 10-core LGA 2011-3
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Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
The Intel Core i7-4790K is widely praised for its impressive performance, especially in gaming and CPU-intensive tasks, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. Overclocking is a highlight, with several reviewers achieving stable 4.7 GHz or higher with proper cooling, though some express disappointment at not reaching the advertised 5 GHz on air. The main drawbacks are the lack of an included cooler, potential high temperatures under extreme loads like Prime95, and the need for a compatible motherboard (Z97 recommended). Overall, it's seen as a solid upgrade for existing LGA1150 systems, but not worth it for those with a 4770K.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great overclocking potential
- Cooler than previous Haswell
- Good value for LGA1150 upgrade
- Fast turbo boost speeds
Cons
- No cooler included
- High temps under extreme load
- Not worth upgrade from 4770K
- Overclocking limited to 4.8 GHz
- Requires Z97 motherboard for best results
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 | Intel Core i7 4790K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon | Core i7 |
| Model | E5-2640 v4 | 4790K |
| Codename | — | Devil's Canyon |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | — | 22★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 20★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 25★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 | LGA 1150 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | 90 | 88★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 10-core LGA 2011-3
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (66th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (70th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 62 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
