AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel Core i7-4790
28.3Single-core27.2
25.8Multi-core25.5
23.8Gamingspec-based24.4
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 2400G4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G scores 26 against 25.7 for Intel Core i7-4790. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 2400G edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
- 100% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 23% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 84 W
- 20% higher PassMark: 8,707 vs 7,257
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $169 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
- 100% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | — | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,265+3%Bottom 20% | 1,230Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,963Bottom 12% | 4,050+2%Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 4,600Bottom 11% |
| PassMark | 8,707+20%Bottom 13% | 7,257Bottom 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,139Bottom 8% | 2,226+4%Bottom 12% |
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