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MSRP in USD: $312
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MSRP in USD: $129
Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 3 1300X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 3 1300X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-4790 is 1183 days older than the cheaper Ryzen 3 1300X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Performs up to 1% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Ryzen 3 1300X - 214 vs 212 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 1300X - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 1300X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Up to 9% cheaper than Core i7-4790 - CA$87.91 vs CA$96.99
- Up to 9% better value when playing Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-4790 - CA$0.41 vs CA$0.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 65 vs 84 Watts
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
214
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.45/FPS
91%
Price, CA$
CA$96.99
90%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
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Updated 177 minutes ago
Ryzen 3 1300X
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
FPS
212
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.41/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$87.91
100%
Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 8M 65W Socket AM4
Buy for CA$87.91 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 177 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Ryzen 3 1300X
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
| Haswell | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 84 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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