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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 2895 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Performs up to 8% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-4790 - 263 vs 243 FPS
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - CA$119.0 vs CA$144.0
- Up to 24% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-4790 - CA$0.45 vs CA$0.59 per FPS
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 65 vs 84 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
FPS
263
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.45/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$119
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Ryzen 5 5500
Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Haswell |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 84 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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