AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i7-4790K
64.2Single-core29.7
46.1Multi-core27.2
47.4Gamingspec-based26.9
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 51.8 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) and multi-core (+19). Intel Core i7-4790K 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 8600G
- Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 27
- 700% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 32 GB
- 500% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 1 MB
- 183% higher PassMark: 25,191 vs 8,900
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 4 nm+82% | 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 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+700% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,600Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+63%Top 42% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898+165%Bottom 51% | 5,250Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 25,191+183%Bottom 48% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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