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Core i7-4790 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i7-4790 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-4790

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)

Buy for CA$273.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 178 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

Core i7-4790

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)

Buy for CA$273.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 178 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-4790 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 3170 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.

Advantages of Core i7-4790

  • Up to 61% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - CA$273.57 vs CA$692.99
  • Up to 28% better value when playing Diablo IV than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - CA$1.59 vs CA$2.21 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 30% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 84 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 82% better in Diablo IV than Core i7-4790 - 313 vs 172 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790 - 16 vs 8 threads
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Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Core i7-4790

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

172

55%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.59/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$273.57

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)

Buy for CA$273.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 178 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

313

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.21/FPS

72%

Price, CA$

CA$692.99

39%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 177 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Core i7-4790

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo
Core i7-4790

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1221

45%

Multi-Core

3852

25%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i7-4790 Logo

Core i7-4790

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
HaswellCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
84 W
TDP120 W
22 nmProcess Size
5 nm
36.0xMultiplier
42.0x
Intel HD 4600Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockableNo

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