AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i7-4790
43.4Single-core27.2
38.6Multi-core25.9
42.4Gamingspec-based24.4
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 55000 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+13). Intel Core i7-4790 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 5 5500
- Stronger single-core score: 43 vs 27
- Stronger multi-core score: 39 vs 26
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 200% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB
- 129% higher PassMark: 19,000 vs 8,300
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 7 nm+68% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz+5% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750+42%Bottom 43% | 1,230Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900+95%Bottom 40% | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390Bottom 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100+120%Bottom 36% | 4,600Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 19,000+129%Bottom 33% | 8,300Bottom 11% |
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