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Core i7-4790K: Borderlands 4

Name: Intel Core i7-4790K
Brand: Intel

$223.67

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In Borderlands 4, the Core i7-4790K outperforms 44% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $223.67. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.

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Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501

^$223⁶⁷

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Core i7-4790K in Borderlands 4

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Core i7-4790K's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	May 1st, 2014
MSRP	$350.00
Current Price	$223.67
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Haswell
Socket	LGA1150
Power Consumption	88W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 284 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	4 / 8
Base Frequency	4.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	Intel HD 4600
RAM	1600 MHz (DDR3)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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