Core i7-4790 vs Ryzen 5 2400GE

CPU

GPU

Core i7-4790

4 Cores8 Thrd84 WWMax: 4 GHz2014

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Ryzen 5 2400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4790

4 / 8

7,263

+0.4%

7,237

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-4790

2014

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.4 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($339 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌140% higher power demand at 84W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $339 MSRP).
✅Delivers 99.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.8 vs 21.4 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $339 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 84W, a 49W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Core i7-4790 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,263).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Core i7-4790

2014

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $339 MSRP).
✅Delivers 99.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.8 vs 21.4 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $339 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 84W, a 49W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Core i7-4790 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.4 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($339 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌140% higher power demand at 84W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,263).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-4790 better than Ryzen 5 2400GE?

Yes. Core i7-4790 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-4790 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4790 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-4790 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i7-4790 is 100.6% more expensive on MSRP at $339 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 2400GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 7,237 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 2400GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2014). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-4790 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4790	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	176 FPS	162 FPS
medium	145 FPS	140 FPS
high	117 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	138 FPS
medium	121 FPS	117 FPS
high	96 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	63 FPS
medium	59 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i7-4790 Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-4790	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	173 FPS
high	169 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	169 FPS
medium	159 FPS	146 FPS
high	146 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	126 FPS
medium	130 FPS	111 FPS
high	110 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4790	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS

Open Core i7-4790 Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4790	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS

Open Core i7-4790 Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4790 and Ryzen 5 2400GE

Core i7-4790

The Core i7-4790 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,263 points. Launch price was $303.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4790 and Ryzen 5 2400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-4790 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-4790 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4790 scores 7,263 against the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 7,237 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-4790. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Feature	Core i7-4790	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+5%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,263	7,237
Geekbench 6 Single	—	826
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,847

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4790 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4790	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Socket	LGA1150	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4790) / Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Core i7-4790 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i7-4790	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 11
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4790 launched at $339 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2400GE debuted at $169. On MSRP ($339 vs $169), the Ryzen 5 2400GE is $170 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4790 delivers 21.4 pts/$ vs 42.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2400GE — making the Ryzen 5 2400GE the 66.6% better value option.