Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
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
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 4790K | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 4790K | 3600 |
| Codename | Devil's Canyon | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 22 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 6★ |
| Threads | 8 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 3★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | 32 | 32 |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1150 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 88 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
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 (69th percentile)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA 1150
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 65 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
