i7-4790 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
31.49
+589%
Core i7-4790
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.57

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX outperforms Core i7-4790 by a whopping 589% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1331307
Place by popularitynot in top-10054
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.87
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperCore i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency10.645.15
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)1 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$303

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm22 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2177 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors16,600 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790 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
SocketWRX8FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt84 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790. 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-+
SIPP-+
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790 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 Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790 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 Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiB32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory-2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.2 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3
eDP-+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVI-+
VGA-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP-3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA-1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-11.2/12
OpenGL-4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790.

PCIe version4.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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 Threadripper PRO 5955WX 31.49
+589%
i7-4790 4.57

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 Threadripper PRO 5955WX 50014
+588%
i7-4790 7266

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 2137
+71.9%
i7-4790 1243

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16041
+312%
i7-4790 3895

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.49 4.57
Recency 8 March 2022 1 May 2014
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 84 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a 589.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

i7-4790, on the other hand, has 233.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4790 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-4790 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-4790, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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