Ryzen 3 3200G vs Core i7-4790S
Ryzen 3 3200G
Core i7-4790S
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4790S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+11%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3200G and Core i7-4790S
Ryzen 3 3200G
The Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,999 points. Launch price was $99.
Core i7-4790S
The Core i7-4790S 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 3.2 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,973 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3200G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4790S's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200G versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-4790S — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3200G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-4790S uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3200G scores 6,999 against the Core i7-4790S's 6,973 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 3200G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200G vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790S.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 6,999 | 6,973 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3200G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4790S uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
The Ryzen 3 3200G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i7-4790S requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 3200G launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i7-4790S debuted at $312. At current prices ($67 vs $60), the Core i7-4790S is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 3200G delivers 104.5 pts/$ vs 116.2 pts/$ for the Core i7-4790S — making the Core i7-4790S the 10.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-4790S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-68% | $312 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $67 | $60-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.5 | 116.2+11% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2014 |
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