AMD Ryzen 3 4300G vs Intel Core i7-4790K
31.3Single-core31.6
28.4Multi-core25.9
24.4Gamingspec-based26.9
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 4300G4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 4300G scores 28.3 against 27.9 for Intel Core i7-4790K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 3 4300G edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
- 100% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 68% lower process: 7 nm vs 22 nm
- 26% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher PassMark: 10,088 vs 8,062
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 100% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
- 10% higher Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 4 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 7 nm+68% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (6 CU Vega) | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | — | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 10,088+25%Bottom 18% | 8,062Bottom 11% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,450Bottom 18% | 2,464+1%Bottom 19% |
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