The Ryzen 5 1600 is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790T and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only CA$4.73 cheaper!
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1600
- Up to 2% cheaper – CA$270.00 vs CA$274.73
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790T
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 45 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 1600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 5 1600 vs Core i7-4790T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 5 1600
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
179
98%
Min 1% FPS
119
98%
Price, CA$
CA$270
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.5/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, CA$
CA$274.73
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.5/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 1600 vs Core i7-4790T 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 Ryzen 5 1600 vs Core i7-4790T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 5 1600 vs Core i7-4790T in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 5 1600
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790T
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 5 1600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 11th, 2017 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $219.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Summit Ridge | Codename | Haswell |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
