Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
Intel Pentium G3430 2-core LGA 1150
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 Pentium G3430 2-core LGA 1150
The single verified review is positive, recommending the product to friends. Q&A responses indicate the CPU includes a standard Intel fan, is compatible with ASUS Z87-Plus motherboards, and is a standalone internal part, not a complete system. One respondent advises against using it for a gaming rig, suggesting a more expensive alternative, which tempers overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Comes with standard Intel fan
- Compatible with ASUS Z87-Plus
- Good for regular use
Cons
- Not recommended for gaming
- Limited performance for high-end use
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 4790K | Intel Pentium G3430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Pentium |
| Model | 4790K | G3430 |
| Codename | Devil's Canyon | Haswell |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 22 | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 32★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1150 | LGA 1150 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 88 | 54★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel HD Graphics |
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 Pentium G3430 2-core LGA 1150
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average ai (23rd percentile)
- Below average multi thread (26th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
