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

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

AMD

Ryzen 5 2600X

26%of the fastest CPU
≈ $54 (used)Part score 38/100
VS
Intel

Core i7-4790S

25%of the fastest CPU
≈ $40 (used)Part score 38/100
Cheaper: Core i7-4790SValue: Core i7-4790S

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 2600XCore i7-4790S
Cores64
Max boost4.2 GHz4 GHz
Power (TDP)95 W65 W
SocketAM4LGA1150
MemoryDDR4DDR3
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Release year20182014
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Ryzen 5 2600XCore i7-4790S
114average FPS
113average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Valorant
232◆
229◆
Counter-Strike 2
170◆
168◆
League of Legends
201◆
198◆
Fortnite
103◆
101◆
Apex Legends
116◆
115◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
179◆
176◆
Overwatch 2
192◆
190◆
Rocket League
156◆
154◆
Marvel Rivals
71◆
71◆
Dota 2
116◆
115◆

Other games

GTA V
76◆
75◆
Minecraft
147◆
145◆
Cyberpunk 2077
58◆
57◆
EA SPORTS FC
89◆
88◆
Roblox
170◆
168◆
Elden Ring
49◆
48◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
45◆
44◆
Rust
51◆
51◆