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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 1615 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790 - 48 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 95% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - CA$96.99 vs CA$1783.0
- Consumes up to 66% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - 84 vs 250 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
AMD YD297XAZAFWOF Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 24 Core, 48 Thread Processor, Pack of 1
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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
Ultra
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Desktop • Oct 2nd, 2018
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | vs | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Ryzen Threadripper | Collection | Core i7 |
| Colfax | Codename | Haswell |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 250 W | TDP | 84 W |
12 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 30.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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