Intel CORET 4 4 LGA 1156 CPU, BX80646I74790S
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Intel CORET 4 4 LGA 1156 CPU, BX80646I74790S is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $64.50. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Core i7-4790S
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel CORET 4 4 LGA 1156 CPU, BX80646I74790S using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Intel Rapid Storage Technology
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- Compatible with Z87 and Z97 motherboards. Z87 motherboard users may need to apply a BIOS update for compatibility. Not compatible with Intel Motherboards
- LGA 1150
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology
- Quick Sync Video enabling faster video conversion
- Intel Device Protection with Boot Guard
- Intel IPT with PKI
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Turbo | Yes |
| Wattage | 65 watts |
| Platform | Windows |
| CPU Model | Core i7 |
| CPU Speed | 4 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1156 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | BX80646I74790S |
| Built-In Media | Computer Central Processing Units |
| Item Type Name | Intel Corp. BX80646I74790S Core i7 4790S Processor |
| Mfr Part Number | BX80646I74790S |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Speed | 4 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 8 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Item Part Number | BX80646I74790S |
| Processor Series | Core i7 |
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Intel CORET 4 4 LGA 1156 CPU, BX80646I74790S is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.
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