AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
20Single-core29.7
22Multi-core27.2
20.6Gamingspec-based26.9
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 12008 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-4790K wins this desktop processor face-off, 27.9 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+10) and multi-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 3 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 100% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 26% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Stronger single-core score: 30 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 27 vs 22
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 92% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,400
- 78% higher PassMark: 8,900 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 4 GHz+29% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+29% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Bottom 3% | 1,350+47%Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Bottom 3% | 4,600+92%Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 1,100+33%Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 5,250+75%Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 8,900+78%Bottom 13% |
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