Intel Core i7-4790K vs AMD E2-2000

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4790K or Intel Core i7-4790K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-4790K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4790K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD E2-2000 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD E2-2000, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD E1/E2-2000
4 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4790K Name AMD E2-2000
Intel Core i7 Family AMD E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4790K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The AMD E2-2000 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD E2-2000 is 1.75 GHz
8 Threads 2
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4.0 GHz Frequency 1.75 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4790K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD E2-2000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD E2-2000 uses the AMD Radeon HD 7340, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
160 Shaders 80
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
22 nm Technology 40 nm
11.1 Direct X 11
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 1
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.54 GHz
7.5 Generation 4
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.7 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7340
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 1
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 88 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 18 W watts.
88 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4790K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD E2-2000 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
310 $ Release price --
Devils Canyon S Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 413
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
16686
16686
AMD E2-2000
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
1210
1210

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
8058
8058
AMD E2-2000
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
828
828

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4302
4302
AMD E2-2000
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
668
668

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4001
4001
AMD E2-2000
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
273
273

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1073
1073
AMD E2-2000
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
143
143

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (iGPU, OpenGL)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
33.4
33.4
AMD E2-2000
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
8.8
8.8

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
9.7
9.7
AMD E2-2000
2C 2T @ 1.75 GHz
0.7
0.7