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Intel i3-10100E vs i7-4790K

The Intel Core i3-10100E @ 3.20GHz is newer than Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz, while the multi-threaded (CPU Mark) is simliar, Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz is around 5% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz uses around 30% more power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Desktop, Mobile/Embedded. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 22774 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.
×Intel Core i3-10100E @ 3.20GHz×Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz+ ADD
Price Search Online $121.55 - BUY
Socket TypeFCLGA1200LGA1150
CPU ClassDesktop, Mobile/EmbeddedDesktop
Clockspeed3.2 GHz4.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.8 GHzUp to 4.4 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 8)4 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 8MB
TDP65W88W
Yearly Running Cost$11.86$16.06
OtherIntel UHD Graphics 630
First Seen on ChartQ4 2021Q2 2014
# of Samples422770
CPU Value66.966.4
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)2333(-5.4%)2466(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)8365(0.0%)8066(-3.6%)
1 - Last seen price from our affiliates NewEgg.com & Amazon.com.

CPU Mark Rating
As of 22nd of January 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i3-10100E @ 3.20GHz
8,365
Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz
8,066
CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 22nd of January 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i3-10100E @ 3.20GHz
66.9
Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz
66.4
CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 22nd of January 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i3-10100E @ 3.20GHz
2,333
Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz
2,466
Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i3-10100E @ 3.20GHz Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00GHz
Max TDP65W88W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.130.18
Running cost per day$0.033$0.044
Power consumption per year (kWh)47.564.2
Running cost per year$11.86$16.06
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.