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

Name: Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Socket H3 LGA-1150 Pack CM8064601710501
Brand: Intel
SKU: B00N0QZJ4S

Bottom line: The Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core 4 GHz Processor: 4 cores at a 4 GHz clock for strong single-thread speed in older builds; main trade-off: only 4 physical cores, a limit for modern multi-threaded workloads.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 4 cores at a 4 GHz clock for strong single-thread speed in older builds
✓ Drops into existing LGA-1150 motherboards for a Haswell-era upgrade
✓ 22nm Haswell design with newer compute instructions for more work per cycle
✓ Integrated Intel graphics lets you boot and troubleshoot without a GPU
✓ OEM part CM8064601710501 makes it easy to match a period-correct build

Cons

✗ Only 4 physical cores, a limit for modern multi-threaded workloads
✗ LGA-1150 socket is discontinued, narrowing motherboard choices
✗ Integrated graphics won't replace a discrete card for current games
✗ OEM part pack; check the listing for cooler and box contents

Manufacturer description

The Intel 4th generation Core i7-4790 processor is based on the new 22nm Haswell Microarchitecture for improved CPU performance. Advanced power management innovations help keep power consumption in check. New compute instructions ensure enhanced performance per cycle. Improved Intel integrated graphics enables discrete-level graphics performance. Extract more power from your Haswell core-based processor.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Core i7 i7-4790K Quad-core 4 GHz Processor using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Intel's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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.

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Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	88 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Core i7
CPU Speed	4 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 1150
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	3886787
Mfr Part Number	3886787
Number of Items	1
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	4
Processor Speed	4 GHz
Secondary Cache	8 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Core i7
Processor Socket	LGA 1150
Processor Core Count	4
Cache Memory Installed Size	8
Global Trade Identification Number	00675901296335, 04053162795839

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