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Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i7-4790K

Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i7-4790K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, bis zu 4.7GHz

Buy for 165 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Intel i7-4790K Core Prozessor (4.00 GHz, Max. Turbo 4.4 GHz, Sockel 1150, 8M Cache, 88Watt)

Buy for 215 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, bis zu 4.7GHz

Buy for 165 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Intel i7-4790K Core Prozessor (4.00 GHz, Max. Turbo 4.4 GHz, Sockel 1150, 8M Cache, 88Watt)

Buy for 215 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-4790K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 2380 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 8% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-4790K - 180 vs 167 FPS
  • Up to 23% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - €165.0 vs €215.0
  • Up to 29% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-4790K - €0.92 vs €1.29 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 16 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K

  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 88 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

180

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.92/FPS

100%

Price, €

€165

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, bis zu 4.7GHz

Buy for 165 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

167

92%

Value, €/FPS

€1.29/FPS

71%

Price, €

€215

76%

Intel i7-4790K Core Prozessor (4.00 GHz, Max. Turbo 4.4 GHz, Sockel 1150, 8M Cache, 88Watt)

Buy for 215 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core i7-4790K

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

63%

Multi-Core

4394

42%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

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Intel Core i7-4790K Logo

Intel Core i7-4790K

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateMay 1st, 2014
Ryzen 7CollectionCore i7
VermeerCodenameHaswell
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1150
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
105 WTDP
88 W
7 nm
Process Size22 nm
38.0xMultiplier
40.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 4600
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i7-4790K

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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