Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 5 1400: which is better
Intel Core i7-4790K (desktop, 2014) against AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (desktop, 2017): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i7-4790K is 4% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 8,059 vs 7,747).
- Core i7-4790K is 30% faster per core.
- Core i7-4790K is $158 cheaper ($80 vs $238).
- Core i7-4790K gives 209% more performance per dollar.
- Ryzen 5 1400 has a lower TDP: 65 W vs 88 W.
- Different sockets (LGA1150 and AM4): they need different motherboards.
| Core i7-4790K | Ryzen 5 1400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 8,059 | 7,747 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,463 | 1,890 |
| US price | from $80 | from $238 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 4.0 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Max boost | 4.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 88 W | 65 W |
| Max power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Memory speed | 1600 MT/s | 2666 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| Process | 22 nm (Intel) | 14 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Haswell | Zen |
| Series | 4th Gen Core | Ryzen 1000 |
| Release year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 4600 | none |