--- product_id: 65342139 title: "Intel Core i7 i7-4790K CPU (Quad Core 4GHz, Socket H3 LGA-1150)" brand: "intel" price: "€ 303.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Intel" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/65342139-intel-core-i7-i7-4790k-cpu-quad-core-4ghz-socket store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 4.0 GHz base clock speed Unlocked for overclocking potential 8 MB cache for lightning-fast data access Intel Core i7 i7-4790K CPU (Quad Core 4GHz, Socket H3 LGA-1150) **Brand:** intel **Price:** € 303.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock elite speed and power — because your workflow deserves no compromises! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Intel Core i7 i7-4790K CPU (Quad Core 4GHz, Socket H3 LGA-1150) by intel - **How much does it cost?** € 303.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/65342139-intel-core-i7-i7-4790k-cpu-quad-core-4ghz-socket) ## Best For - intel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **8MB Smart Cache:** Accelerate your workflow with rapid data retrieval and reduced latency. - • **Turbo Boost 2.0:** Automatic speed bursts when you need extra horsepower—no lag, just go. - • **Future-Proof Upgrade:** Unlocked 'K' design lets you push performance beyond limits with custom cooling. - • **Hyper-Threading Tech:** Run 8 threads simultaneously for seamless multitasking and productivity. - • **Blazing 4.0 GHz Quad-Core Power:** Effortlessly handle multitasking and demanding apps with raw speed. ## Overview The Intel Core i7-4790K is a 4th generation Haswell quad-core processor with a 4.0 GHz base clock, 8 MB cache, and Hyper-Threading technology enabling 8 concurrent threads. Designed for high-performance multitasking, gaming, and multimedia, it features Turbo Boost 2.0 for dynamic speed increases and is unlocked for overclocking. Compatible with LGA 1150 socket motherboards, it offers a robust upgrade path and future-proofing for professional and enthusiast users. ## Description From the manufacturer Intel Core i7 4790K S 1150 Haswell Refresh Quad Core Processor Amazing performance and stunning visuals at their best. Get top-of-the-line performance for your most demanding tasks with a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor. For a difference you can see and feel in HD and 3D, multitasking and multimedia, the 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor is perfect for all your most demanding tasks. Effortlessly move through applications with smart multitasking from Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Enjoy the thrill of an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. Experience your movies, photos, and games smoothly and seamlessly with a suite of built-in visual enhancements—no extra hardware required. Get a boost in performance you can see and feel, along with longer battery life, built-in security for deeper protection, and extra peace of mind from enhanced security. Choose the 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor for whatever you want to accomplish. Because the only thing more amazing than Intel technology is what you’ll do with it. Review: I am happy with the speed increase with this super processor! - I purchased this chip as a replacement to my older i5 4690k. The 4790k, a member of the same Haswell family. I purchased it for the 4.0 Ghz out of the box clock speed.... As with my last chip this one comes in quite a unexpected small box(not sure what I was expecting). Within the box is the processor which is contained in its own transportation sleeve. Also contained within is the stock cooler and thermal paste. I replaced this paste with a market leading brand in lieu of a water cooler that I am waiting for. I have noticed that the fan can make quite a bit of noise and the processor temp will soar when it is stressed. I have been impressed with the amazing performance boost that installing this CPU has given me and it is working very well along side my ASUS Gtx 970 Strix, with them tearing up all the games that i have on the highest settings. I am very aware that the majority of games at the moment do not require anything more than four cores but I chose this processor to future proof my pc a little. This processor has given me many options to upgrade my pc if I choose in the future. This CPU can be overclocked, hence the K and again I don't state that I am an expert in this field but I have read instances of this CPU reahing speeds in excess of 4.5- 4.6 Ghz, with there being many other reviews and websites that can give more information than my basic knowledge, so please look to them:) All in all, I am very impressed with the quality, power and ability of this chip, this is when paired with an equally capable pc build. The price of the chip is to be expected for both the name of manufacturer and quality of the product, I must complain about the need to buy a better cooling system and I think for the price it should be provided as part of the package, but that's just a small point. Great CPU and I am pleased with my purchase... Review: Absolutely ecstatic - I was sceptical about this processor at first. I looked for a while for an appropriate motherboard, and I could not find any solid reviews on this. Is this worth the money? What kind of heat dissipation will I be expected to need? Well I have to say I took a gamble and it paid off: marvellously. I saw in several places that it is not recommended to use the stock heat sink if it is going to be under strain, and as a gamer (And a future VR gamer) I took this advice and got a Cooler Master RR-TX3E-22PK-R1 Hyper TX3 Evo "High Performance, 3 Direct Contact Heat Pipes, Universal CPU Cooler" Black Fan . This fan is nice and cheap, which to be honest made me concerned at first. But after playing several games and putting the processor under several stress tests, the temperature has never reached above 55 degrees C, which I'm fairly certain is a solid temperature. Once the processor was installed and I booted up my PC, the first thing I noticed was the frequency Windows 10 was reporting; 4.4 GHz. I have not overclocked, and I even had to double check the product details but I was surprised to see that it is only described as 4GHz. A nice surprise, and a little extra processing power. For those people concerned with a number of cores, here is what I'm going to tell you; This processor has 8 cores. However, only has 4 physical cores, with 2 logical cores sitting on each physical core. This is not the same as having 8 physical cores. However Intel's processing technology more than makes up for it. For the price I paid for this, I have never looked back. (For those who need a motherboard, I bought this Gigabyte Z97P-D3 Intel LGA1150 Z97 ATX Motherboard (4x DDR3, 4x USB3.0, 10x USB2.0, GBE, LAN, HDMI) : another great purchase) ## Features - CPU Intel I7-4790K 4,0Ghz Haswell Boxed ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00KPRWAX8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 77,580 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 214 in CPUs | | Brand Name | Intel | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 8 MB | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,126) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00675901296557, 00735858285957, 00735858285964, 05032037065948, 05032037065955, 05032037066181, 07358582859572, 08809481923493 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 11.7L x 11.2W centimetres | | Item Part Number | BX80646I74790K | | Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Intel | | Manufacturer Part Number | BX80646I74790K | | Model Number | BX80646I74790K | | Platform | Windows | | Processor Brand | Intel | | Processor Core Count | 4 | | Processor Count | 4 | | Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 8 | | Processor Series | Core i7 | | Processor Socket | LGA 1150 | | Processor Speed | 4 GHz | | Product Warranty | 2 years | | Secondary Cache | 8 MB | | UPC | 013201167618 807320184713 809394438945 807320201250 807320225058 675901296557 012303902899 132017810973 735858285957 801940122834 079998021601 014444444061 012305002382 078999225803 803983039803 852659808533 735858285964 804086558642 803983045842 785428013916 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Wattage | 88.0 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **CPU manufacturer:** Intel - **CPU model:** Core i7 - **CPU socket:** LGA 1150 - **CPU speed:** 4 GHz - **Cache size:** 8 MB - **Processor Number of Concurrent Threads:** 8 - **Processor count:** 4 - **Secondary cache:** 8 MB - **Wattage:** 88.0 ## Images ![Intel Core i7 i7-4790K CPU (Quad Core 4GHz, Socket H3 LGA-1150) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HD65l82kL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is this better than my fx-8350 for gaming and streaming ?** A: Yes it is, I upgraded from fx8350 to 4790k and I don't regret it at all. Everything just works better and faster. **Q: Will this work with the Mod 1150 ASUS Z97 Maximus VII Hero ATX Motherboard?** A: I don't know what the Mod part means, but I'm using this CPU on my standard Maximus VII Hero board with no problem **Q: does a Heatsink and Fan come with the CPU?** A: Yes, there is a heatsink and a fan in the box. Its cooling performance is nothing stellar but it does the job as long as the rig is not being overclocked. It is also pretty silent. **Q: Will this work with my Gigabyte Z97X-SOC INTEL LGA1150 Z97 ATX Motherboard?** A: Yes, According to Gigabytes CPU comparability list the i7 4790k will fit that motherboard, As long as you have the F6 BIOS update.http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4949 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am happy with the speed increase with this super processor! *by M***! on 20 September 2016* I purchased this chip as a replacement to my older i5 4690k. The 4790k, a member of the same Haswell family. I purchased it for the 4.0 Ghz out of the box clock speed.... As with my last chip this one comes in quite a unexpected small box(not sure what I was expecting). Within the box is the processor which is contained in its own transportation sleeve. Also contained within is the stock cooler and thermal paste. I replaced this paste with a market leading brand in lieu of a water cooler that I am waiting for. I have noticed that the fan can make quite a bit of noise and the processor temp will soar when it is stressed. I have been impressed with the amazing performance boost that installing this CPU has given me and it is working very well along side my ASUS Gtx 970 Strix, with them tearing up all the games that i have on the highest settings. I am very aware that the majority of games at the moment do not require anything more than four cores but I chose this processor to future proof my pc a little. This processor has given me many options to upgrade my pc if I choose in the future. This CPU can be overclocked, hence the K and again I don't state that I am an expert in this field but I have read instances of this CPU reahing speeds in excess of 4.5- 4.6 Ghz, with there being many other reviews and websites that can give more information than my basic knowledge, so please look to them:) All in all, I am very impressed with the quality, power and ability of this chip, this is when paired with an equally capable pc build. The price of the chip is to be expected for both the name of manufacturer and quality of the product, I must complain about the need to buy a better cooling system and I think for the price it should be provided as part of the package, but that's just a small point. Great CPU and I am pleased with my purchase... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely ecstatic *by Y***E on 7 June 2016* I was sceptical about this processor at first. I looked for a while for an appropriate motherboard, and I could not find any solid reviews on this. Is this worth the money? What kind of heat dissipation will I be expected to need? Well I have to say I took a gamble and it paid off: marvellously. I saw in several places that it is not recommended to use the stock heat sink if it is going to be under strain, and as a gamer (And a future VR gamer) I took this advice and got a Cooler Master RR-TX3E-22PK-R1 Hyper TX3 Evo "High Performance, 3 Direct Contact Heat Pipes, Universal CPU Cooler" Black Fan . This fan is nice and cheap, which to be honest made me concerned at first. But after playing several games and putting the processor under several stress tests, the temperature has never reached above 55 degrees C, which I'm fairly certain is a solid temperature. Once the processor was installed and I booted up my PC, the first thing I noticed was the frequency Windows 10 was reporting; 4.4 GHz. I have not overclocked, and I even had to double check the product details but I was surprised to see that it is only described as 4GHz. A nice surprise, and a little extra processing power. For those people concerned with a number of cores, here is what I'm going to tell you; This processor has 8 cores. However, only has 4 physical cores, with 2 logical cores sitting on each physical core. This is not the same as having 8 physical cores. However Intel's processing technology more than makes up for it. For the price I paid for this, I have never looked back. (For those who need a motherboard, I bought this Gigabyte Z97P-D3 Intel LGA1150 Z97 ATX Motherboard (4x DDR3, 4x USB3.0, 10x USB2.0, GBE, LAN, HDMI) : another great purchase) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome CPU. I've just upgraded from an AMD FX ... *by J***Y on 4 May 2015* Awesome CPU. I've just upgraded from an AMD FX 8350 and man, was it worth it. I'm no fanboy of anybody. I just get the best I can afford at the time of upgrade and the AMD was great for the price. But, performance wise, this is simply in a different class. My 3DMark Firestrike benchmark with AMD was around 11023. With this chip and nothing more, 18002 (no overclocking) I was also suffering FPS drops in some of the newer AAA titles. Dying light for example would drop nearly 20 frames in some places and I needed to keep the draw distance slider below half way to keep it steady-ish, Now, slider all the way up and no drop in frames at all. Same story with GTA 5. Would drop nearly in half in some places but no more now. Rock solid and stable fps at max settings. Only downside is it does seem to run pretty hot under load. Idle, it sits around 27-31 degrees. Under load, I've seen go up to 70 and above. I have ordered a water cooler to hopefully help keep under control. Other than that, very happy. System spec MotherBoard : Asus z97 PRO CPU : this one Ram : G-skill 1866mhz 4gb (x2) GFX : 2 x Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 PSU : 850w EVGA G2 Gold Windows 8.1 2x Kingston SSD 1x Seagate 500gb HDD ## Frequently Bought Together - Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz) BX80646I74790K - ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive - G.SKILL RipjawsX Series (Intel XMP) DDR3 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) 1600MT/s CL10-10-10-30 1.50V Desktop Computer Memory UDIMM (F3-12800CL10D-16GBXL) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/65342139-intel-core-i7-i7-4790k-cpu-quad-core-4ghz-socket](https://www.desertcart.at/products/65342139-intel-core-i7-i7-4790k-cpu-quad-core-4ghz-socket) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*