The Core i7-4790K is a slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3300X, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's CA$77.48 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- Up to 29% cheaper – CA$187.52 vs CA$265.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 3300X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 3300X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 26% less energy – 65 vs 88 Watts
Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 3 3300X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
97%
Min 1% FPS
123
97%
Price, CA$
CA$187.52
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1/FPS
100%
Ryzen 3 3300X
Apr 24th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$265
70%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.38/FPS
72%
Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 3 3300X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 3 3300X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 3 3300X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Ryzen 3 3300X
Apr 24th, 2020
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 3300X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| $350.00 | MSRP | $120.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Haswell | Codename | Matisse |
| 88 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
