AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i7-4790K
78.6Single-core29.7
70.5Multi-core27.2
83.3Gamingspec-based26.9
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 79002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+49) and multi-core (+43). 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 7900
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 27
- 1100% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 700% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 8 MB
- 439% higher PassMark: 48,013 vs 8,900
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4790K
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $429
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 5 nm+77% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+26% | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+23% | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+700% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 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 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+121%Top 19% | 1,350Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,725+242%Top 28% | 4,600Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,966+79%Top 26% | 1,100Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,776+372%Top 21% | 5,250Bottom 15% |
| PassMark | 48,013+439%Top 20% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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