
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock88W
TDPIntel Core i7-4790K

amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 2600

Intel Core i7-4790K
Intel Core i7-4790K
$350 • Apr 2014
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
$199 • Apr 2018
AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i7-4790K | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 4 | 6 |
Threads | 8 | 12 |
Base Clock | 4.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 40 X | 34 X |
TDP | 88 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 96 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4600 | N/A |
Architecture | Core i7 (Haswell) | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)) |
Process Size | 22nm | 12nm |
Socket | intel socket 1150 | amd socket am4 |
Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
Die Size | 177 mm² | 213 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | 1400 million | 4800 million |
Max Temperature | N/A | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-4790K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-4790K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-4790K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-4790K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i7-4790K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4790K
INTEL • 4/8 • 4GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
AMD • 6/12 • 3.4GHz
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