Intel Core i7-4790 4th Gen LGA1150 Desktop Processor
Brand: Intel
Price: ₹10,250 (inclusive of GST · genuine product with warranty)
One of the quickest chips for LGA 1150 boards: 4 cores, 8 threads, 3.6 GHz base, 4.0 GHz turbo, 8 MB cache and HD Graphics 4600. Pairs with DDR3 memory.
Specifications
| TDP | 84W |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1150 |
| Threads | 8 |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Max Memory | 32 GB |
| Launch Date | Q2 2014 |
| Lithography | 22 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L |
| Total L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Chipset Support | Intel 8 Series and 9 Series (H81, B85, H87, Z87, H97, Z97) |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Processor Model | Core i7-4790 |
| Processor Series | 4th Gen Intel Core (Haswell) |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| Processor Max Boost Clock | 4.0 GHz |
About this product
The Intel Core i7-4790 is one of the quickest processors an LGA 1150 motherboard can take. It has 4 cores and 8 threads through Hyper-Threading, a 3.6 GHz base clock with Turbo Boost to 4.0 GHz, 8 MB of cache and Intel HD Graphics 4600, rated at 84W.
The extra threads are what separate it from the Core i5 models of the same generation. Encoding, file compression, code compilation and heavy multitasking spread across 8 threads, so an ageing office or home PC gets a real lift without changing the board, memory or case.
Compatibility covers LGA 1150 boards with the H81, B85, H87, Z87, H97 and Z97 chipsets. Its 84W rating sits comfortably within what budget H81 and B85 boards are built to power. Some early 4th Gen boards need a BIOS update before they recognise it. Memory is DDR3 or DDR3L desktop modules, two channels, up to 32 GB.
Its limits are those of a 2014 platform: no DDR4, no fast NVMe boot on most boards, and integrated graphics that suit only light, older games. Paired with a graphics card it still runs many older titles. Intel discontinued it long ago, so confirm the condition and warranty listed for the unit.
It is the right buy when you want the most from an existing LGA 1150 machine rather than replacing the platform.
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