Intel Core i5-6600 vs Intel Core i7-4790
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-6600 and the Intel Core i7-4790. 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 | 65W | 84W |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Intel Core i5-6600
3
specs won
Intel Core i7-4790
3
specs won
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