Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs i7-4790

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4790
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.58
Ryzen Embedded V2718
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 10 Watt
10.12
+121%

Ryzen Embedded V2718 outperforms Core i7-4790 by a whopping 121% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1295763
Place by popularity71not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.85no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)AMD Ryzen Embedded
Power efficiency5.1695.77
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)10 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.15 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data17
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size177 mm2156 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718 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
SocketFCLGA1150FP6
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s68.269 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600AMD Radeon Graphics 448SP
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-4790 4.58
Ryzen Embedded V2718 10.12
+121%

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.

i7-4790 7270
Ryzen Embedded V2718 16075
+121%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.58 10.12
Recency 1 May 2014 10 November 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 10 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a 121% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 214.3% more advanced lithography process, and 740% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4790 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4790 and Ryzen Embedded V2718, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i7-4790
Core i7-4790
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
Ryzen Embedded V2718

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.1 3568 votes

Rate Core i7-4790 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
2.6 22 votes

Rate Ryzen Embedded V2718 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i7-4790 or Ryzen Embedded V2718, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.