Compare / Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 5 2600X
Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 5 2600X: which is better?
Core i7-4790K is about 4% faster than Ryzen 5 2600X in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-4790K offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core i7-4790KCheaper: Core i7-4790KValue: Core i7-4790K
Head to head
26%
Gaming performance
26%
39/100
Part score
38/100
119 FPS
Average FPS
114 FPS
≈ $40 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $54 (used)
100/100
Value for money
71/100
Specifications
| Core i7-4790K | Ryzen 5 2600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 4 / 8 | 6 |
| Max boost | 4.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 88 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2014 | 2018 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i7-4790KRyzen 5 2600X
119average FPS
114average FPS