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Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
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Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
The Intel Core i7-4790K is widely praised for its impressive performance, especially in gaming and CPU-intensive tasks, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. Overclocking is a highlight, with several reviewers achieving stable 4.7 GHz or higher with proper cooling, though some express disappointment at not reaching the advertised 5 GHz on air. The main drawbacks are the lack of an included cooler, potential high temperatures under extreme loads like Prime95, and the need for a compatible motherboard (Z97 recommended). Overall, it's seen as a solid upgrade for existing LGA1150 systems, but not worth it for those with a 4770K.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great overclocking potential
- Cooler than previous Haswell
- Good value for LGA1150 upgrade
- Fast turbo boost speeds
Cons
- No cooler included
- High temps under extreme load
- Not worth upgrade from 4770K
- Overclocking limited to 4.8 GHz
- Requires Z97 motherboard for best results
Scores
Specifications
| MICRO CENTER 225FB860MEAGLEPL | Intel Core i7 4790K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | — | Intel |
| Series | — | Core i7 |
| Model | — | 4790K |
| Codename | — | Devil's Canyon |
| Class | — | desktop |
| Process | — | 22★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | — | 8★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 1★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR3★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | — | 32★ |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | — | LGA 1150 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | — | 88★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Pros & Cons
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- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ai (68th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (70th percentile)
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Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
Verdict
Scores 62 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.
