Intel Core i7-4790
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.6 - 4 GHz
Socket: LGA1150
TDP: 84W
Price: $97.17 from Newegg
Intel Core i7-4790
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.6 - 4 GHz
Socket
LGA1150
TDP
84W
Best price from Newegg
$97.17
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-4790 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 4GHz boost. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 84W TDP — about 21W per core. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $97.17 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 84 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1150 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
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