Intel Core i7 4790K 4-core LGA1150

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q1 202696/1004.9★26 reviews

   Buyers in this period overwhelmingly praised the i7-4790K for its speed, easy overclocking, and low temperatures. Many upgraded from older CPUs and noted significant performance gains. A few mentioned it's pricey for older tech.

   • 👍Exceptional performance, often beating newer CPUs; upgrades from older AMD/Intel chips yielded major gains in gaming and productivity.
   • 👍Excellent overclocking headroom, with many achieving 4.7-4.8 GHz stable, often with low voltages and good cooling.
   • 👍Runs cool, especially with aftermarket coolers; improved thermal interface material noted versus older Haswell chips.
   • 🤔Some consider it expensive for older technology, but still competitive; a few noted it's a good alternative to newer platforms.
2. Q3 201484/1004.8★4 reviews

   Buyers praised the i7-4790K's speed, cool temps, and easy overclocking, but noted overclocking headroom is often limited to 4.8 GHz and that it's not a big upgrade from a 4770K.

   • 👍Excellent performance, faster than previous CPUs, smooth gaming, and quick program loads.
   • 👍Cooler running than prior Haswell chips, with low temps even when overclocked.
   • 👍Easy overclocking via multiplier on Z97, with automatic voltage adjustment.
   • 👎Overclocking often limited to 4.8 GHz despite Intel's 5 GHz claims; not worth upgrading from 4770K.

Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.