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Intel CORET 4 4 LGA 1156 CPU, BX80646I74790S

Intel CORET 4 4 LGA 1156 CPU, BX80646I74790S

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$64.50

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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

BrandIntel
TurboYes
Wattage65 watts
PlatformWindows
CPU ModelCore i7
CPU Speed4 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 1156
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberBX80646I74790S
Built-In MediaComputer Central Processing Units
Item Type NameIntel Corp. BX80646I74790S Core i7 4790S Processor
Mfr Part NumberBX80646I74790S
Number of Items1
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count4
Processor Speed4 GHz
Secondary Cache8 MB
CPU ManufacturerIntel
Item Part NumberBX80646I74790S
Processor SeriesCore 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.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

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