The Core i7-4790K is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on May 01, 2014. It's currently in stock for $72.88, so it's an amazing value for money.
| May 1st, 2014 | $350.00 | 88 W | 4/8 | 4.0 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i7-4790K Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| MSRP | $350.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Codename | Haswell |
| Power Consumption | 88 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 4600 |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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