The EPYC 7542 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7542
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 64 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 88 vs 225 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
EPYC 7542 vs Core i7-4790K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7542
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
180
97%
Min 1% FPS
120
98%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$132.51
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.71/FPS
100%
EPYC 7542 vs Core i7-4790K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7542 vs Core i7-4790K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7542 vs Core i7-4790K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7542
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
32-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
77%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
12%
L3 Cache
8 MB
6%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7542 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $350.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Rome | Codename | Haswell |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 88 W |
| Performance | ||
32 | Cores | 4 |
64 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
128 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
