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Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, Upto 4.4 GHz) FC-LGA12C

Buy for CA$270.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$108.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, Upto 4.4 GHz) FC-LGA12C

Buy for CA$270.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$108.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K.

Advantages of Core i7-4790K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 4% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-4790K - 306 vs 294 FPS
  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - CA$108.98 vs CA$270.47
  • Up to 61% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-4790K - CA$0.36 vs CA$0.92 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 65 vs 88 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 12 vs 8 threads
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

294

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.92/FPS

39%

Price, CA$

CA$270.47

40%

Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, Upto 4.4 GHz) FC-LGA12C

Buy for CA$270.47 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

306

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.36/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$108.98

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$108.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

74%

Multi-Core

4394

57%

Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Core i7-4790K

vs

Ryzen 5 5500

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
HaswellCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
88 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
40.0x
Multiplier36.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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