Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 5 1600
The Ryzen 5 1600 is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 1600 is 3% faster (30 vs 29).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 1600 has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-4790K 88 W, Ryzen 5 1600 65 W; the Ryzen 5 1600 delivers 40% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 1600 is 3 years newer (2017 vs 2014).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1150 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-4790K | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 29 | 30 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 4th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 88 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |