Core i7-4790K vs Xeon E3-1535M v6

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4790K is positioned at rank 726 and the Xeon E3-1535M v6 is on rank 368, so the Xeon E3-1535M v6 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4790K

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13529%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12784%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9282%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2796%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2215%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1938%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1110%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1095%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

997%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

997%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

986%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

959%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

946%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

942%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

934%

#726

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

100%

#727

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

100%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

99%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

99%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

99%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

98%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

98%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

98%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

98%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

97%

#741

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1535M v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5145%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

972%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

863%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

667%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

100%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

100%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

98%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

97%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

97%

#368

Xeon E3-1535M v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E3-1535M v6 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4790K	Xeon E3-1535M v6
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($93)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Devil's Canyon / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4790K (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4790K	Xeon E3-1535M v6
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($93)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4790K and Xeon E3-1535M v6

Core i7-4790K

The Core i7-4790K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Devil's Canyon architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 88 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,063 points. Launch price was $339.

Xeon E3-1535M v6

The Xeon E3-1535M v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,077 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4790K and Xeon E3-1535M v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-4790K versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1535M v6 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790K (base: 4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-4790K uses the Devil's Canyon architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4790K scores 8,063 against the Xeon E3-1535M v6's 8,077 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1535M v6. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790K vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1535M v6.

Feature	Core i7-4790K	Xeon E3-1535M v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+29%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Devil's Canyon	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	8,063	8,077

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4790K uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.