AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs Intel Core i7-4790K
38.6Single-core29.7
64.6Multi-core27.2
79Gamingspec-based26.9
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.4 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+37) and single-core (+9). 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 9 3950X
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 27
- 700% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 700% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 8 MB
- 370% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,700 vs 5,250
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- 16% lower Base TDP: 88 W vs 105 W
- 14% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $749
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 7 nm+68% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 88 W+16% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+300% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+700% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,570+16%Bottom 37% | 1,350Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,300+189%Top 39% | 4,600Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,320+20%Bottom 35% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,700+370%Top 22% | 5,250Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 39,000+338%Top 27% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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