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Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 3 5300G

Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 3 5300G: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1182 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G

4.0 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Logo
CUK AMD Ryzen 3 5300G CPU 4.2GHz 4-Core 8-Thread AM4 Processor with Integrated 6-Core 1700MHz Radeon Graphics (for Light Gaming) w/Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $79.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1181 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-4790K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo
Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1182 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G

4.0 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Logo
CUK AMD Ryzen 3 5300G CPU 4.2GHz 4-Core 8-Thread AM4 Processor with Integrated 6-Core 1700MHz Radeon Graphics (for Light Gaming) w/Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $79.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1181 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 5300G 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 3 5300G is 2539 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-4790K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 5300G

  • Performs up to 8% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-4790K - 153 vs 142 FPS
  • Up to 69% cheaper than Core i7-4790K - $79.99 vs $261.54
  • Up to 72% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i7-4790K - $0.52 vs $1.84 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 26% less energy than Intel Core i7-4790K - 65 vs 88 Watts
This is a free version of Far Cry 3.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


FPS

142

92%

Value, $/FPS

$1.84/FPS

28%

Price, $

$261.54

30%

Core I7-4790K 4.00 GHz Quad-Core LGA1150 SR219 CPU Processor in Box

Buy for $261.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1182 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Logo
Ryzen 3 5300G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

153

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.52/FPS

100%

Price, $

$79.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

CUK AMD Ryzen 3 5300G CPU 4.2GHz 4-Core 8-Thread AM4 Processor with Integrated 6-Core 1700MHz Radeon Graphics (for Light Gaming) w/Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for $79.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1181 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Logo
Ryzen 3 5300G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1387

80%

Multi-Core

4394

80%

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Logo
Ryzen 3 5300G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1717

100%

Multi-Core

5482

100%

Intel Core i7-4790K Logo

Intel Core i7-4790K

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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Logo

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G

May 1st, 2014Release Date
Apr 13th, 2021
Core i7CollectionRyzen 3
HaswellCodenameCezanne
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
4.0 GHzBase Clock Speed4.0 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
88 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
40.0xMultiplier40.0x
Intel HD 4600Integrated GraphicsRadeon Vega 6
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-4790K or Ryzen 3 5300G

Far Cry 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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