AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel Core i7-4790

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Performance
Ryzen 5 2400G
8,24122% of 36,991
Core i7-479011% better
9,13325% of 36,991

The Core i7-4790 has 11% better performance than the Ryzen 5 2400G for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 2400G67% better
48.7640% of 121.53
Core i7-4790
29.2724% of 121.53

The Ryzen 5 2400G has 67% better value for the money than the Core i7-4790 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2018 with a suggested retail price of $169. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen microarchitecture. The 2400G is compatible with AMD Socket AM4 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 2400G supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 2400G has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 2400G features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.9 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 5 2400G includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon RX Vega 11. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 5 2400G has the 301st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 22.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,241 score and $169 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.76. This is the 52nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-4790 CPU

The Intel Core i7-4790 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014 with a suggested retail price of $312. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The i7-4790 is compatible with Intel Socket 1150 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-4790 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-4790 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-4790 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-4790 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-4790 has the 273rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 24.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,133 score and $312 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 29.27. This is the 123rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 5 2400GCore i7-4790
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2018Q2 2014
Launch Price (MSRP)$169$312
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 5 2400G
8,24122% of 36,991
Core i7-479011% better
9,13325% of 36,991

The Core i7-4790 has 11% better performance than the Ryzen 5 2400G for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 2400G is ranked 301st with a score of 8,241, and the Core i7-4790 is ranked 273rd with a score of 9,133.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 5 2400G67% better
48.7640% of 121.53
Core i7-4790
29.2724% of 121.53

The Ryzen 5 2400G has 67% better value for the money than the Core i7-4790 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 5 2400G is ranked 52nd with a performance per dollar of 48.76, and the Core i7-4790 is ranked 123rd with a performance per dollar of 29.27.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 2400G or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-84009,453+15%
Core i7-3770K9,216.5+12%
Core i7-47909,133+11%
Core i7-4770K8,804+7%
Core i3-9100F8,742+6%
Core i7-4790S8,643+5%
Core i7-2600K8,527+3%
Ryzen 5 2400G8,241
Core i7-5700HQ8,081.5-2%
Core i5-85007,942-4%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 5 2400G or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 5 160050.98+5%
Ryzen 5 1500X50.61+4%
Ryzen 5 2400G48.76
Ryzen 7 270046.69-4%
Ryzen 7 2700X45.89-6%
Core i7-4790K31.1-36%
Core i7-3770K29.45-40%
Core i7-479029.27-40%
Core i7-4790S27.7-43%
Ryzen 7 1800X27.62-43%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 5 2400GCore i7-4790
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
8,241
9,133
(+10.82%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
3,414
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
846.5
(+10.65%)
765
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
155.7
158.5
(+1.8%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,268
3,894
(+19.16%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,052
1,243
(+18.16%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
8,732
(+20.14%)
7,268
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,148
2,233
(+3.96%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 5 2400GCore i7-4790
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size14 nm22 nm
Transistors4,950 million1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 5 2400GCore i7-4790
SeriesRyzen 5Core i7
MicroarchitectureZenHaswell
CodenameRaven RidgeHaswell
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 2400GCore i7-4790
Cores44
Threads88
Clock Speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo Clock3.9 GHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier36.0x36.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 5 2400GCore i7-4790
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB8 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 5 2400GCore i7-4790
SocketAMD Socket AM4Intel Socket 1150
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W84 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max95 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 5 2400GCore i7-4790
Integrated GraphicsRadeon RX Vega 11Intel HD 4600
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision BoostMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.