Intel Core i7-4790S vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700 vs Intel Core i7-4790
Intel Core i7-4790S
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The Intel Core i7-4790S is a high end quad-core desktop processor using the Haswell architecture. It clocks at 3.2 - 4 GHz and can run 8 threads at once thanks to HyperThreading. Compared to the similar named Core i7-4790K, the 4790S clocks a bit lower, is rated at a lower TDP of 65 W and offers no open multiplier for overclocking.
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
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The AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is a fast desktop processor with 8 cores and SMT (16 threads) that was introduced in early 2017. It is based on the new Zen architecture and it is the slowest model at the time of announcement. With 65 Watt it is also less power hungry than the Ryzen 1700X.
The CPU cores clock from 3 base speed up to 3.75 GHz (XFR). The 2-core Turbo is specified at 3.7 GHz and using all 8 cores, the CPU can reach up to 3.2 GHz. The clock rate and TDP rating is the only difference to the faster Ryzen 7 models.
The performance in applications that can make use of all 8 cores is very competitive to high end Intel CPUs at a very good price point. However, non optimized apps like many games can't make full use of the new architecture.
A detailed look at the new Ryzen 7 1800X, 1700X and 1700 can be found in our review.
Intel Core i7-4790
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The Intel Core i7-4790 is a high end quad-core desktop processor using the Haswell architecture. It clocks at 3.6 - 4 GHz and can run 8 threads at once thanks to HyperThreading. Compared to the similar named Core i7-4790K, the 4790 clocks a bit lower and offers no open multiplier for overclocking. The TDP is rated at 84 Watt and therefore suited for Desktop-PCs and large laptops.
| Model | Intel Core i7-4790S | AMD Ryzen 7 1700 | Intel Core i7-4790 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Codename | Haswell | Zen | Haswell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series | Intel Core i7 (Desktop) | AMD Ryzen 7 | Intel Core i7 (Desktop) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Series: Core i7 (Desktop) Haswell |
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| Clock | 3200 - 4000 MHz | 3000 - 3700 MHz | 3600 - 4000 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB | 1 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB | 8 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16 | 4 / 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TDP | 65 Watt | 65 Watt | 84 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transistors | 1400 Million | 4800 Million | 1400 Million | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technology | 22 nm | 14 nm | 22 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Die Size | 177 mm2 | 177 mm2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Socket | FCLGA1150 | AM4 | FCLGA1150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Features | HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro | XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT | HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz) | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (350 - 1200 MHz) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | x86 | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $303 U.S. | $329 U.S. | $303 U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer | ark.intel.com | ark.intel.com |
Benchmarks
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-4790S → 100% n=10
Average Benchmarks AMD Ryzen 7 1700 → 142% n=10
Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-4790 → 106% n=10
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
