Compare / Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i7-4790
Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i7-4790: which is better?
Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i7-4790 perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-4790 offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i7-4790Value: Core i7-4790
Head to head
26%
Gaming performance
25%
38/100
Part score
38/100
114 FPS
Average FPS
113 FPS
≈ $54 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $40 (used)
75/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Ryzen 5 2600X | Core i7-4790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Max boost | 4.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 84 W |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Integrated graphics | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2018 | 2014 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Ryzen 5 2600XCore i7-4790
114average FPS
113average FPS