The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$4811.72 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 128 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- Up to 96% cheaper – CA$187.63 vs CA$4999.35
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 88 vs 280 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i7-4790K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Feb 7th, 2020
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$4999.35
3%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$26.31/FPS
4%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
98%
Min 1% FPS
123
98%
Price, CA$
CA$187.63
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i7-4790K 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 Threadripper 3990X vs Core i7-4790K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i7-4790K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Feb 7th, 2020
Cores
64-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
6%
L3 Cache
8 MB
3%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 7th, 2020 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $3,990.00 | MSRP | $350.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket TRX4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Castle Peak | Codename | Haswell |
| 280 W | Power Consumption | 88 W |
| Performance | ||
64 | Cores | 4 |
128 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
