Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA 1155
What Buyers Say
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
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA 1155
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Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 4790K | Intel Core i3 2120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Core i3 |
| Model | 4790K | 2120 |
| Codename | Devil's Canyon | Sandy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 22★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 8★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | 32★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1150 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 88 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
Pros & Cons
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)
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA 1155
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (22nd percentile)
- Below average multi thread (25th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (30th percentile)
- Below average single thread (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 2120 2-core LGA 1155 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
