CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 7520C
Core i7-4790K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 5 7520C is positioned at rank 400 and the Core i7-4790K is on rank 726, so the Ryzen 5 7520C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7520C
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4790K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520C | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($93) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Devil's Canyon / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520C | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($93) |
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 5 7520C and Core i7-4790K
Ryzen 5 7520C
The Ryzen 5 7520C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,104 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 7520C and Core i7-4790K share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520C versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-4790K — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790K (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520C uses the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i7-4790K uses Devil's Canyon (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520C scores 8,104 against the Core i7-4790K's 8,063 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7520C. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520C vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520C | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-73% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) | Devil's Canyon |
| PassMark | 8,104 | 8,063 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7520C uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-4790K uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520C | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
The Core i7-4790K includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Ryzen 5 7520C requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520C | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
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