The Core i7-4790T is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$260.27 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-4790T
- Up to 49% cheaper – CA$274.73 vs CA$535.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 75% less energy – 45 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Core i7-4790T vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
99%
Min 1% FPS
121
99%
Price, CA$
CA$274.73
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.5/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$535
51%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
51%
Core i7-4790T vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 i7-4790T vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4790T vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
25%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4790T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Oct 3rd, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $649.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Haswell | Codename | Colfax |
45 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
