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Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 5 2600X: which is better?

Core i7-4790K and Ryzen 5 2600X perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-4790K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-4790K

26%of the fastest CPU
≈ $40 (used)Part score 39/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 2600X

26%of the fastest CPU
≈ $54 (used)Part score 38/100
Cheaper: Core i7-4790KValue: Core i7-4790K

Head to head

26%
Gaming performance
26%
39/100
Part score
38/100
148 FPS
Average FPS
143 FPS
≈ $40 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $54 (used)
100/100
Value for money
71/100

Specifications

Core i7-4790KRyzen 5 2600X
Cores / threads4 / 86
Max boost4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Power (TDP)88 W95 W
SocketLGA1150AM4
MemoryDDR3DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20142018
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-4790KRyzen 5 2600X
148average FPS
143average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
324◆
312◆
Counter-Strike 2
222◆
214◆
League of Legends
278◆
268◆
Fortnite
148◆
143◆
Apex Legends
139◆
134◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
241◆
232◆
Overwatch 2
250◆
241◆
Rocket League
208◆
201◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
116◆
112◆
Marvel Rivals
93◆
89◆
Dota 2
148◆
143◆

Other games

GTA V
86◆
83◆
Minecraft
185◆
179◆
Cyberpunk 2077
74◆
71◆
EA SPORTS FC
102◆
98◆
Roblox
208◆
201◆
Elden Ring
58◆
56◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
55◆
53◆
Rust
64◆
62◆