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Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 7 5800X

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

Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Intel Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 228.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 21 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Processore Ryzen 7 5800X (8C/16T, 36MB di cache, fino a 4,7 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 21 minutes ago

Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Intel Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 228.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 21 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Processore Ryzen 7 5800X (8C/16T, 36MB di cache, fino a 4,7 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 21 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 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

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 6% better in Deathloop than Core i7-4790K - 189 vs 178 FPS
  • Up to 26% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - €170.00 vs €228.32
  • Up to 30% better value when playing Deathloop than Core i7-4790K - €0.90 vs €1.28 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 16 vs 8 threads
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Deathloop

Deathloop

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

178

94%

Value, €/FPS

€1.28/FPS

70%

Price, €

€228.32

74%

Intel Processore Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

Buy for 228.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 21 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

189

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.9/FPS

100%

Price, €

€170

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Processore Ryzen 7 5800X (8C/16T, 36MB di cache, fino a 4,7 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 21 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

64%

Multi-Core

4394

43%

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

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
HaswellCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.8 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
88 W
TDP105 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
40.0x
Multiplier38.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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