Intel Core i7-4790
| CPU Snapshot | |||
| Release date: | May 7, 2014 | Price at Launch: | $303 |
| Type: | Desktop | Socket: | Socket LGA 1150 |
| Cores: | 4 | Threads: | 8 |
| Multithreading: | Yes | ||
| Clocks & Cache | |||
| Base Clock: | 3.6 GHz | Boost Clock: | 4 GHz |
| L2 Cache: | 1 MB | L3 Cache: | 8 MB |
| Platform | |||
| Codename: | Haswell | Process Size: | 22 nm |
| Memory Support: | DDR3-1600 | TDP: | 84 W |
| PCIe Support: | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes | Box Cooler: | Yes |
| Integrated Features | |||
| Integrated Graphics: | Yes | iGPU Model: | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| NPU: | No | ||
Price History
Intel Core i7-4790 pricing
| Price | Date | |
| Current | $97 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Highest* | $146 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| Lowest* | $85 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Average | $109 | |
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