Core i7-4790 vs Ryzen 5 1400
The Core i7-4790 is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i7-4790 is 4% faster (27 vs 26).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-4790 84 W, Ryzen 5 1400 65 W; the Ryzen 5 1400 delivers 24% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 1400 is 3 years newer (2017 vs 2014).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1150 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-4790 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 27 | 26 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 4th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 84 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |