Name: Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Retail Pack - 8 MB Cache - 4.40 GHz Overclocking Speed - 22 nm - Socket H3 LGA-1150 - HD Graphics 4600 Graphics - 88 W
Brand: Intel
SKU: 135299
Price: 299.99 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (2042 reviews)

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Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) i7-4790K Quad-core (4 Core) 4 GHz Processor - Retail Pack - 8 MB Cache - 4.40 GHz Overclocking Speed - 22 nm - Socket H3 LGA-1150 - HD Graphics 4600 Graphics - 88 W

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2014-07-14

N****n

Normally, I'd give a product like this either 5 stars or 1 star. Basically, you'd think it either works or it doesn't. I'm giving this 4 stars because the chip, which is the primary thing you're buying, is great. However, the fan/heat-sink provided is terrible. It works, but is also incredibly loud. It sounds like you have a kettle on the stove at all times.If you're looking for a fast chip, I highly recommend this processor, but you should purchase an aftermarket heat-sink to go with it.
2014-07-13

Hu****uz

Extremely fast and reliable processor
2014-07-13

c****g

Rips through everything fast, and doesn't require a lot of power to run. I'm running a pretty decent videocard, with this CPU and a Z97 motherboard and a couple SSDs. Only needed a high quality 500 watt power supply to power it all.
2014-07-13

Sa****mi

Best processor i owned
2014-07-13

Ch****te

excellent processor, intel to now if I solved the problems that had cooling the 4770K and 3770K, let alone the rendimietno. highly recommended if you're a fan of technology
2014-07-13

N****n

Normally, I'd give a product like this either 5 stars or 1 star. Basically, you'd think it either works or it doesn't. I'm giving this 4 stars because the chip, which is the primary thing you're buying, is great. However, the fan/heat-sink provided is terrible. It works, but is also incredibly loud. It sounds like you have a kettle on the stove at all times.

If you're looking for a fast chip, I highly recommend this processor, but you should purchase an aftermarket heat-sink to go with it.
2014-07-13

B****s

The 4790k fixes everything wrong with 4770k for the same price as it's predecessor. You will experience no slowdowns and your computer will fly through literally anything you throw at it. while overclocked, this CPU can beat out intel's lower-end 6 core, socket 2011, Enthusiast CPU's at stock. This processor is also just fun to play with, being a great overclocker due to it's redesigned power management and redisigned TIM. If you have a 4770k, it might not be enough to jump the gun, but if you're looking for an upgrade, this is the one.Edit: Due to the Meltdown fix, CPU speed and I/O speeds have been reduced, (the latter far more than the former). Still, this is not acceptable, and as such I have knocked a star of the review.
2014-07-12

B****s

The 4790k fixes everything wrong with 4770k for the same price as it's predecessor. You will experience no slowdowns and your computer will fly through literally anything you throw at it. while overclocked, this CPU can beat out intel's lower-end 6 core, socket 2011, Enthusiast CPU's at stock. This processor is also just fun to play with, being a great overclocker due to it's redesigned power management and redisigned TIM. If you have a 4770k, it might not be enough to jump the gun, but if you're looking for an upgrade, this is the one.

Edit: Due to the Meltdown fix, CPU speed and I/O speeds have been reduced, (the latter far more than the former). Still, this is not acceptable, and as such I have knocked a star of the review.
2014-07-10

Ch****an

I was very happy when I received the Boxed 4790K CPU. The batch no. is L352C120. I searched in google and found that L352C120 is not so good in overclocking compare to L4 batch no. However, I tested this CPU in my ASUS Maximus VI. The default VID for 4.4Ghz is only around 1.185V. I overclocked it finally to 4.6Ghz @ 1.21V with memory running 2200Mhz (9-9-10-24-1T) stable with Prime95 for 10minutes. The full load temperature is around 85 C with Antec 920 closed-loop watercooling. I am quite satisfy with this CPU. I think I can lower the loading temperature more if a more powerful cooler is installed. Overall, I am quite satisfy with Amazon service. Thanks !!!
2014-07-09

Al****re

This is my 1st Intel CPU since the Pentium days. I have purchased AMD since. I had a AMD Phenom X4 975 (Deneb) That I o/c to 4.1GHz. It's was a fine CPU for it's day, but that was 4 years ago. When I noticed the 4790 on sale for $279.99 I jumped on it. Purchased a ASRock Z97 Extreme 6 (great MB for the money @ $129.99) I'm @ 4.5GHz right now (very stable) even with the small Corsair H50 water cooler! I'm using two 120mm fans for the H50 (push pull) @ staying with relative temps.

I do feel a little guilty that I left AMD, but let's face it, AMD simply hasn't kept-up for a few years now. Their APU line-up is great for someone that's looking for a budget build. Also finally broke down & scored a Samsung 1TB SS HD. What a HUGE difference. My new build should keep me going for @ least 3 years with a GPU upgrade next year (I have Redeon 7950 currently) I can highly recommend this GPU for gaming! If you can get it on sale for $279.99, then do yourself a favor & grab one.
2014-07-09

Ch****an

I was very happy when I received the Boxed 4790K CPU. The batch no. is L352C120. I searched in google and found that L352C120 is not so good in overclocking compare to L4 batch no. However, I tested this CPU in my ASUS Maximus VI. The default VID for 4.4Ghz is only around 1.185V. I overclocked it finally to 4.6Ghz @ 1.21V with memory running 2200Mhz (9-9-10-24-1T) stable with Prime95 for 10minutes. The full load temperature is around 85 C with Antec 920 closed-loop watercooling. I am quite satisfy with this CPU. I think I can lower the loading temperature more if a more powerful cooler is installed. Overall, I am quite satisfy with Amazon service. Thanks !!!
2014-07-07

A****e

This chip is really fast!! I managed to overclock to 4.5Ghz, but it gets very hot after that.I fixed up a new DIY computer and am very satisfied with it. For higher speed, you may considerhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J56YSLM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00J56YSLM&linkCode=as2&tag=hocivfd-20
2014-07-07

S****e

A few months ago I was thinking about upgrading from an AMD A10-6800k to an Intel Core i7-4770k. I wanted to wait a few more months just to see if anything new would come out and I'm glad I waited! Purchased the 4790k along with an ASUS Z97I-PLUS Motherboard and an Intel 180GB 530 Series M.2 Form Factor because why not.Before I upgraded my build I ran a set of 3D Mark benchmarks and here is the list of components I used and the numbers I got after running the Benchmarks.CPU: AMD A10-6800KMotherboard: MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 Mini ITX FM2GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WindforceRAM: 16GB (2x 8GB) AMD Radeon Gamer SeriesPSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750WCPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL Liquid CPU CoolerSSD: OCZ Agility 3 120GBCase: Cooler Master Elite 130Cloud Gate - 11074Sky Diver - 16252Fire Strike - 6692Ice Storm - 70872And here are the numbers after I upgraded the CPU to the Intel Core i7-4790K, Motherboard to the ASUS Z97I-PLUS, and added the M.2 SSD, All of the other components are the same.Cloud Gate - 28209Sky Diver - 28163Fire Strike - 10133Ice Storm - 159277I am very happy that I made the decision to get the 4790k to replace my A10 because now paired with my R9 290x I can play Battlefield 4 at over 100FPS at 1920x1080 with the default settings making me play on Ultra everything. If you are wanting to upgrade to a nice top of the line CPU and have the cash to spare, I recommend this 100%!
2014-07-07

J****y

This thing is incredible. Super fast clock speeds with low temps on cheap after market cooler. I got mine from my local Micro Center for $279, and I don't know why it's so expensive on Amazon. None the less, I recommend it!
2014-07-06

A****e

This chip is really fast!! I managed to overclock to 4.5Ghz, but it gets very hot after that.

I fixed up a new DIY computer and am very satisfied with it. For higher speed, you may consider

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J56YSLM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00J56YSLM&linkCode=as2&tag=hocivfd-20
2014-07-06

S****e

A few months ago I was thinking about upgrading from an AMD A10-6800k to an Intel Core i7-4770k. I wanted to wait a few more months just to see if anything new would come out and I'm glad I waited! Purchased the 4790k along with an ASUS Z97I-PLUS Motherboard and an Intel 180GB 530 Series M.2 Form Factor because why not.

Before I upgraded my build I ran a set of 3D Mark benchmarks and here is the list of components I used and the numbers I got after running the Benchmarks.

CPU: AMD A10-6800K
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 Mini ITX FM2
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB Windforce
RAM: 16GB (2x 8GB) AMD Radeon Gamer Series
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL Liquid CPU Cooler
SSD: OCZ Agility 3 120GB
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130

Cloud Gate - 11074
Sky Diver - 16252
Fire Strike - 6692
Ice Storm - 70872

And here are the numbers after I upgraded the CPU to the Intel Core i7-4790K, Motherboard to the ASUS Z97I-PLUS, and added the M.2 SSD, All of the other components are the same.

Cloud Gate - 28209
Sky Diver - 28163
Fire Strike - 10133
Ice Storm - 159277

I am very happy that I made the decision to get the 4790k to replace my A10 because now paired with my R9 290x I can play Battlefield 4 at over 100FPS at 1920x1080 with the default settings making me play on Ultra everything. If you are wanting to upgrade to a nice top of the line CPU and have the cash to spare, I recommend this 100%!
2014-07-06

J****y

This thing is incredible. Super fast clock speeds with low temps on cheap after market cooler. I got mine from my local Micro Center for $279, and I don't know why it's so expensive on Amazon. None the less, I recommend it!
2014-07-06

Wa****hA

Got it at Micro Center for $279, Love it!!!
2014-07-05

Wa****hA

Got it at Micro Center for $279, Love it!!!
2014-07-01

A****c

I recently purchased this CPU because I was having some video issues on my AMD FX-8350 build. I would get this micro stutter when panning left or right in any of the latest release games or games that require a mid to high range video card to run (Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, Far Cry 3, Metro 2033 etc.) I know my video could handle it as I have a EVGA GTX 780 Ti Super Clocked and I know that beast eats all the latest graphics like they aren't even there so I was a bit concerned why I was getting this stutter. I changed out so many parts it was ridiculous. I finally had enough and changed to this CPU (I used the EVGA Z97 FTW board) and right away that stutter just left as soon as it arrived. Now I'm not saying that AMD is bad by any means, look what's in the next gen consoles, but I sure was tired of fighting with the issue I had and Intel delivered the performance I was hoping for. This was my first Intel build and I have to say I'm a huge fan now. I know its a bit more expensive but it certainly was worth the extra money for it. My EVGA board didn't even need a BIOS update to use this CPU either so I'll be sure to write a good review on that board as its awesome and works just like it should.

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