Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs Core i7-4790S

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

4 / 8

6,978

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-4790S

4 / 8

6,973

0.0%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4790S

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13947%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13179%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9569%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2883%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2283%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1997%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1144%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1129%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1028%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1028%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1017%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

989%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

975%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

971%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

963%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

99%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

99%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

100%

#741

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

100%

#742

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

100%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

100%

#746

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

99%

#747

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

99%

#749

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#750

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

99%

#751

Core i5-3570S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $59

98%

#752

Core i7-3770

MSRP: $294|Avg: $60

98%

#753

Pentium G2120

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#754

Core i5-3340S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $25

97%

#755

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Core i7-4790S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4790S (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Core i7-4790S
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U Benchmark Check

Core i7-4790S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Core i7-4790S

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Core i7-4790S share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-4790S — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790S (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4790S uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U scores 6,978 against the Core i7-4790S's 6,973 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790S.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Core i7-4790S
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.2 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	6,978	6,973

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4790S uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.