AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core i7-4790K
62.8Single-core29.7
55.8Multi-core27.2
87.5Gamingspec-based26.9
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.9 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+33) and multi-core (+29). 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 7 7700X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 56 vs 27
- 1100% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 8 MB
- 700% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 88 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026+1% | 2014 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 5 nm+77% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 88 W+27% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+1100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,523+87%Top 38% | 1,350Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,583+217%Top 34% | 4,600Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+49%Top 49% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,595+216%Top 37% | 5,250Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 32,877+269%Top 36% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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