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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-4790 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 2911 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-4790.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790
- Up to 4% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600 - $98.71 vs $102.36
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Performs up to 10% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-4790 - 267 vs 243 FPS
- Up to 4% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-4790 - $0.43 vs $0.45 per FPS
- Consumes up to 23% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790 - 65 vs 84 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790 - 12 vs 8 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Intel Core i7-4790 Processor - BX80646I74790
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Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
FPS
267
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.43/FPS
100%
Price, €
€113.62
96%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Core i7-4790
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4790 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Apr 20th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Haswell | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 84 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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