The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $550.86 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790
- Up to 87% cheaper – $78.76 vs $629.62
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 53% less energy – 84 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-4790 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€629.62
12%
Value, €/FPS
€3.44/FPS
12%
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
99%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€78.76
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.43/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-4790 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 2950X vs Core i7-4790 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-4790 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 31st, 2018 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $899.00 | MSRP | $312.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Colfax | Codename | Haswell |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
