Core i7-4790K vs Ryzen 7 3750H

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 i7-4790K

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 4600, while Ryzen 7 3750H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $350 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌151.4% higher power demand at 88W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 88W, a 53W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4790K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,063).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4790K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-4790K

2014

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 4600, while Ryzen 7 3750H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 88W, a 53W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $350 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌151.4% higher power demand at 88W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4790K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,063).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4790K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-4790K better than Ryzen 7 3750H?

Yes. Core i7-4790K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.9% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-4790K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4790K is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% 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 i7-4790K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-4790K is at an unclear MSRP at $350 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 16.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (23.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 3750H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 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 i7-4790K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4790K	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	176 FPS	169 FPS
medium	147 FPS	150 FPS
high	118 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	142 FPS
medium	123 FPS	121 FPS
high	99 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	67 FPS
medium	72 FPS	61 FPS
high	57 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-4790K	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	202 FPS	200 FPS
medium	202 FPS	179 FPS
high	202 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	178 FPS
medium	202 FPS	153 FPS
high	192 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	188 FPS	132 FPS
medium	165 FPS	115 FPS
high	144 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4790K	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	202 FPS	200 FPS
medium	202 FPS	200 FPS
high	202 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	200 FPS
medium	202 FPS	200 FPS
high	202 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	200 FPS
medium	202 FPS	200 FPS
high	202 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	200 FPS

Open Core i7-4790K Open Ryzen 7 3750H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4790K	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	202 FPS	200 FPS
medium	202 FPS	200 FPS
high	202 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	200 FPS
medium	202 FPS	200 FPS
high	202 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	200 FPS
medium	202 FPS	200 FPS
high	202 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4790K and Ryzen 7 3750H

Core i7-4790K

The Core i7-4790K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Devil's Canyon architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 88 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,063 points. Launch price was $339.

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4790K and Ryzen 7 3750H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-4790K versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790K (base: 4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-4790K uses the Devil's Canyon architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4790K scores 8,063 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-4790K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790K vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Core i7-4790K	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+74%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Devil's Canyon	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark	8,063	7,990

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4790K uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.