i7-4790K vs Ryzen Embedded R2544

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded R2544
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
5.55
+5.3%

Ryzen Embedded R2544 outperforms Core i7-4790K by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11641205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.88
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency11.255.46
Architecture codenamePicasso (2019−2022)Devil's Canyon
Release date30 September 2022 (2 years ago)June 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$339

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.35 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache96 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm22 nm
Die size210 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors4,940 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFP5FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt88 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data20
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Embedded R2544 5.55
+5.3%
i7-4790K 5.27

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Embedded R2544 8486
+5.2%
i7-4790K 8066

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.55 5.27
Integrated graphics card 4.50 1.84
Recency 30 September 2022 on June 2014
Chip lithography 12 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 88 Watt

Ryzen Embedded R2544 has a 5.3% higher aggregate performance score, 144.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, a 83.3% more advanced lithography process, and 95.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Embedded R2544 and Core i7-4790K.


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