This gpu overclocking software includes supporting the 6th generation intel core processors. Wish they showed the difference between the 4790k and 3770k. I was wondering how turbo boost works on these chips. Performance tests, such as sysmark and mobilemark, are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations and functions. Overclocking an i7 4790k with intel extreme tuning utility.
Benchmark results for the intel core i7 4790k can be found below. We here at tom s hardware certainly love overclocking, so we visited intels jones farm campus in. Intel says it loves overclocking, but saying it and proving it are two different things entirely. The new intel core i7 4790k has better thermal transfer over my core i5 and core i7 47704770k and has a faster base clock. Typical with intel are variations within the same cpu models. I ordered received today the noctua nh d15 cpu cooler, it was very easy to mount it. Aug 16, 2015 intel s new core i76700k is a new chip, and its unlocked so enthusiasts can increase its clock speed. The i5 overclocking cpu makes more sense in terms of bangforbuck if you are not running cpulimited workloads, but it clearly. World records achieved by overclocking a intel core i7 4790k processor. Could someone please help me understand what my stock voltage should be for my 4790k.
While there are many more settings that can be used to really tweak the system to perfection, the normal, everyday overclocker will never use the settings and its best to leave them alone set to auto. By water cooling, the g3258 is already able to match the performances of the i54690k and i7 4790k skus under the same conditions. A thread, or thread of execution, is a software term for the basic ordered sequence of instructions that can be passed through or processed. Overclocking an i7 4790k with intel extreme tuning utility youtube. Asus software has an autotuning mode where you can select the maximum. This intel overclocking software is windows based and it is a software meant for novices and experienced persons alike. With haswell though, if you plan to overclock, you must have a cpu with the k. As a reminder, if that disclaimer threw you off wanting to overclock, just remember you can ask questions on the forums. Overclocking the 4790k with watercooling is it worth it. Overclocking the core i7 4790k if you are planning to do some overclocking with a haswell based processor, you are so much better off with a k model processor. Downloads for intel core i74790k processor 8m cache. After months of hype over devils canyon, it seemed clear to us that the core i7 4790k was meant to be an overclocking beast for enthusiasts at computex, intel president.
The intel core i7 4790k, codenamed devils canyon, is an upgraded 4770k, intel s current flagship i7. After a little trial and error, i was able to get our sample of the i74790k running all four cores stable at 4. The data on this chart is gathered from usersubmitted geekbench 5 results from the geekbench browser. Overclock i7 4790k, need some help, please anandtech forums. You can adjust the power, voltage, core, memory settings, and other key system values for more performance.
Intel s core i7 4790k is the highend haswellbased processor for enthusiasts who liked last years 4770k cpu, but werent satisfied with its modest performance improvements. Intel easy overclocking guide any unlocked cpu 3770k,4790k. Gigabyte s easytune app makes overclocking a breeze on new intel. Click on view more to see the complete hall of fame. This club is for devils canyon owners to participate in discussion about the intel devils canyon cpus i54690k, i7 4790k and including the overclockable pentium g3258. Review it seems as if we waited an age for the latest unlocked k versions of the upgraded 22nm. I have managed to overclock my non k cpu from 100 to 106. Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on intel microprocessors. Make no mistake about it, the devils canyon processors are aimed at the overclocking and. How to overclock your new haswell cpu like a pro pcworld. Once overclocked, frequencies equal or even higher than the latest intel core i74790k or i54690k cpus can be achieved.
How to overclock an intel 4770k guide overclockers club. Gigabytes easytune app makes overclocking a breeze on new. Overclocking and intel s power management settings eist, cstates, turbo boost. I was recently thinking about building a new system, but my. Now that we have that disclaimer out of the way, lets get to the presteps before overclocking. The intel pentium g3258 is truly a great investment for the users looking to build a system under a low budget but wanting great performance.
Is intel turbo boost for 2 cores or all 4 cores on 4790k. Review samples were a bit delayed, but we now have the i7 4790k on hand and can give you the performance numbers many of you have been waiting for. May 04, 2015 it will be quite dependent on the amount of cooling you can provide and the featuresflexiblity of you motherboard which support the overclocking at a higher level. How to overclock your unlocked intel core processor. Turbo boost allows automatic overclocking in case there is enough powerthermal so, both in terms of w as t headroom. Intel xtu detects and monitors hardware, tests stability, helps with overclocking, and can run benchmarks. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution 3. Jun 10, 2014 overclocking core i74790k and tim performance. Aida64 gpgpu x64 cpu intel i7 4790k in all three of the tests, the i7 4790k without the power management features continues to be ahead by a tiny bit. Intel xtu is a windowsbased performancetuning software that enables novice and experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system. If you can already afford a 4790s, you can squeeze a 4790k in if youre going to oc, and get better stock performance too. The median overclock for both chips is probably around 4.
Jul 05, 2016 i have managed to overclock my non k cpu from 100 to 106. Just got my new pc and the following settings are my choices. Is it possible to overclock cpu even further by changing voltage or ram timings or. Tonight at our family 4th of july gathering, i will be taking home a z97 gaming 7 with 4790k that belongs to my uncle to play with for awhile. Intel haswelle overclocking the intel haswelle cpu. How can you tell ive seen other also say its as high as 1. Download new and previously released drivers including support software, bios, utilities, firmware and patches for intel products. Overclocking 1 your unlocked intel core processor, ram, and motherboard is a way to custom tune your pc. Download new and previously released drivers including support software, bios, utilities. Welcome to the ocn intel devils canyon owners club. Those were all added by intel in the interest of stabilty of the fivr integrated voltage regulators. Geekbench 5 scores are calibrated against a baseline score of which is the score of an intel core i38100.
Its still not something that should be generally recommended. Whether youre seeking an added speed boost to gain a gaming edge or maximize your creativity, intel performance maximizer is a new, free way to confidently bring added performance to your system. One of the burgeoning questions relating to overclocking over the past couple of years has been the quality of intel s construction under the heatspreader relating. The 4790k features an improved thermal interface which enables it to. The firmware options are not quite as important when amd or intel s software overclocking tools are used, so you can get away with a motherboard not designed for overclocking if. When i first started writing for toms hardware, i was all about pushing peak overclocks at settings i knew wouldnt last long. These chips cool better and clock higher, but still hit.
Jul 02, 2014 intel has marketed its core i7 4790k as an enthusiast, overclocking oriented processor but does it stand up to the hype. This download installs the intel extreme tuning utility intel xtu. It helps to monitor, overclock and stress a system. The software interface exposes a set of robust capabilities common in most enthusiast platforms along with new features available on new intel application processors and intel motherboards. Hopefully i will be able to find a perfect solution to cooling rather than a. This software combines some of the most important features you want when overclocking into a single application.
That said, i just delidded my good 4790k which was able to achieve 4. After months of hype over devils canyon, it seemed clear to us that the core i7 4790k was meant to be an overclocking beast for enthusiasts at computex, intel. I just performed the delid on my good 4790k, and now im seeing occt loads closer to 6568c. Intel has marketed its core i7 4790k as an enthusiast, overclocking oriented processor but does it stand up to the hype. Downloads for intel core i74790k processor 8m cache, up to 4. We put the core through its paces at a variety of clock frequencies and. The stock cooler will be enough for me as i have 4 pc case fans. In this video i teach you how to overclock an i7 4790k with the intel extreme tuning utility and cpuz to assist along the way. Some are good cpu ocers and some have a strong imc.
Intel extreme tuning utility intel xtu one exceptionally robust overclocking tool is intel xtu. Below i will explain a bit about each bios option used for overclocking. The reason why there are multiplier controls for each cpu core is for intel s turbo boost technology. The much anticipated release of intel s devils canyon cpus were officially announced at computex 2014, which we already mentioned in our launch day article. But if i set the bclk to 107 or up, it becomes unstable. Mar 28, 2017 intel easy overclocking guide any unlocked cpu 3770k,4790k,6700k,7700k, pentium,i3,i5,i7. In single threaded applications, its better to use all the powerthermal for just one core. How to overclock your cpu in 5 basic steps and what to.
Asus pc diy has tested overclocking core i7 4790k cpus devils canyon no less than six. Intel s new core i76700k is a new chip, and its unlocked so enthusiasts can increase its clock speed. Haswell refresh aka dc includes the 4690k and 4790k. I have an i74790k on a z97a mobo with 16 gb 1866 mhz cl9 ddr3. The process of overclocking your new haswell cpu is pretty similar to overclocking older intel processors. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. Intel core i7 4th gen i7 4790k quadcore 4 core 4 ghz processor retail pack 8 mb cache 4. The weaker fivr may mean haswell benefits more from input voltage than the other cpus. Jun 30, 2014 the poster boy of the two new processors is the i74790k, a fourcore, eight thread monster with a 4ghz base clock on all four cores the first intel cpu to do so and has a turbo of speed. Both my 4790k s ran at better temps stock than my 4770ks did.