Comparing Core i7-4790 and A8-9600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price. Show
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularitynot in top-100Value for money2.3314.13Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorSeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no dataArchitecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)Release date1 May 2014 (9 years old)27 July 2017 (6 years old)Launch price (MSRP)$303$78Current price$130 (0.4x MSRP)$31 (0.4x MSRP) Value for money Performance per price, higher is better. A8-9600 has 506% better value for money than i7-4790. Technical specsCore i7-4790 and A8-9600 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results. Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)Threads84Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.1 GHzBoost clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHzL1 cache64K (per core)no dataL2 cache256K (per core)2048 KBL3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KBChip lithography22 nm28 nmDie size177 mm2250 mm2Maximum core temperature73 °C90 °CMaximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C74 °CNumber of transistors1,400 million3,100 million64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplier-no data CompatibilityInformation on Core i7-4790 and A8-9600 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters. Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketFCLGA1150AM4Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt65 Watt Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790 and A8-9600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology. Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no dataAES-NI++FMAno data+AVX++FRTCno data1FreeSyncno data1PowerTuneno data+TrueAudiono data+PowerNowno data+PowerGatingno data+VirusProtectno data+vPro+no dataEnhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no dataMy WiFi+no dataTurbo Boost Technology2.0no dataHyper-Threading Technology+no dataTSX-no dataIdle States+no dataThermal Monitoring+no dataSIPP+no dataFDI+no dataStatusDiscontinuedno data Security technologiesCore i7-4790 and A8-9600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks. TXT+no dataEDB+no dataSecure Key+no dataIdentity Protection+no dataOS Guard+no dataAnti-Theft+no data Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4790 and A8-9600 are enumerated here. AMD-V++VT-d+no dataVT-x+no dataEPT+no data Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4790 and A8-9600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported. Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400Maximum memory size32 GBno dataMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno dataECC memory support-no data Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any. Integrated graphics card CompareIntel HD Graphics 4600AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsiGPU core countno data6Max video memory2 GBno dataQuick Sync Video+no dataClear Video HD+no dataEndurono data+UVDno data+VCEno data+Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno dataInTru 3D+no data Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Core i7-4790 and A8-9600 integrated GPUs. Number of displays supported3no dataeDP+no dataDisplayPort++HDMI++DVI+no dataVGA+no data Graphics image qualityMaximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4790 and A8-9600 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces. Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno dataMax resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno dataMax resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno dataMax resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data Graphics API supportAPIs supported by Core i7-4790 and A8-9600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included. DirectX11.2/12DirectX® 12OpenGL4.3no dataVulkanno data1 PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790 and A8-9600. PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0PCI Express lanes168 Synthetic benchmark performanceVarious benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better. Combined synthetic benchmark scoreThis is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly. Core i7-4790 outperforms A8-9600 by 121% in our combined benchmark results. PassmarkPassmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Benchmark coverage: 67% Core i7-4790 outperforms A8-9600 by 120% in Passmark. GeekBench 5 Single-CoreGeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core. Benchmark coverage: 40% Core i7-4790 outperforms A8-9600 by 101% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core. GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreGeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores. Benchmark coverage: 40% Core i7-4790 outperforms A8-9600 by 159% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core. Mining hashratesCryptocurrency mining performance of Core i7-4790 and A8-9600. Usually measured in megahashes per second. Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 48 Mh/s no data Gaming performanceAdvantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 4.72 2.14 Integrated graphics card 1.83 Recency 1 May 2014 27 July 2017 Threads 8 4 Cost $303 $78 Boost clock speed 4000 3400 Base clock speed 3600 3100 Chip lithography 22 nm 28 nm Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 65 Watt The Core i7-4790 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-9600 in performance tests. Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4790 and A8-9600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. Cast your own voteDo you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU. Core i7-4790 A8-9600 Similar processor comparisonsWe picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page. User ratings: view and submitHere you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself. 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