AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i7-4790
56.3Single-core27.2
44.9Multi-core25.9
87.5Gamingspec-based24.4
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 25.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+29) and multi-core (+19). 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 7500X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 26
- 1100% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 8 MB
- 500% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025+1% | 2014 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 5 nm+77% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+23% | 84 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+13% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+1100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-4790 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,230Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,050Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969+182%Bottom 48% | 4,600Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 24,973+201%Bottom 46% | 8,300Bottom 11% |
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