Ryzen Embedded V1807B vs Core i7-4790K
Ryzen Embedded V1807B
Core i7-4790K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1807B
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4790K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1807B | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($93) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Devil's Canyon / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded V1807B | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+222%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Embedded V1807B and Core i7-4790K
Ryzen Embedded V1807B
The Ryzen Embedded V1807B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.35 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,069 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 Embedded V1807B and Core i7-4790K share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1807B versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-4790K — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790K (base: 3.35 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded V1807B uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4790K uses Devil's Canyon (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded V1807B scores 8,069 against the Core i7-4790K's 8,063 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1807B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1807B vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790K.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1807B | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.35 GHz | 4 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Devil's Canyon |
| PassMark | 8,069 | 8,063 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded V1807B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4790K uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1807B | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | 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 Embedded V1807B requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1807B | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Embedded V1807B launched at $300 MSRP, while the Core i7-4790K debuted at $350. At current prices ($300 vs $93), the Core i7-4790K is $207 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Embedded V1807B delivers 26.9 pts/$ vs 86.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-4790K — making the Core i7-4790K the 105.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded V1807B | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-14% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $93-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.9 | 86.7+222% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2014 |
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