Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i7-4790K
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i3-12100F and the Intel Core i7-4790K. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 58W | 88W |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4
specs won
Intel Core i7-4790K
2
specs won
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