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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 3 3100 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 3 3100 is 2185 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 20% cheaper than Ryzen 3 3100 - CA$144.0 vs CA$180.0
- Up to 14% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Ryzen 3 3100 - CA$0.83 vs CA$0.97 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 3100 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Performs up to 7% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-4790 - 185 vs 173 FPS
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 65 vs 84 Watts
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
173
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.83/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$144
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)
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In Stock
Updated 11093 minutes ago
Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
FPS
185
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.97/FPS
85%
Price, CA$
CA$180
80%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6GHz Wraith Stealth 2MB L2 Desktop Processor Boxed
Buy for CA$180 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11093 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Ryzen 3 3100
Desktop • Apr 24th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 3 |
| Haswell | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 84 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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