Introduction

Specifications

Specifications Manufacturer: Intel Model: Intel 4th Generation Core i7-4790K Base Frequency: 4.0 GHz, 4.4 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Tech/Package: 22 nm, LGA1150 socket TDP: CPU Power: 88 W Processor: "Haswell" 22 nm Quad-core CPU (up to 8 Threads),

8 MB L3 Cache Memory: DDR3(L)-1333/1600 MHz Graphics Core: Intel HD Graphics 4600, up to 1.2 GHz, up to 1 GB vRAM Displays: 3x Display CPU Features: Intel Turbo Boost

Intel vPro Technology

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel Transactional Synchronization Extensions New Instructions (Intel TSX-NI)

Intel 64

Intel My WiFi Technology

Idle States (C-states)

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Intel Identity Protection Technology

Intel Stable Image Platform Program (Intel SIPP)

Intel's Haswell refresh line has drawn a lot of conspicuous looks from those who supported the initial Haswell offering (with the i7-4770K taking the helm). Stating the disbelievers on point, there just can't be much of a difference between Haswell and its Refresh line relaunch.While the chipset is a rehash of its predecessor, of sorts, many motherboard makers have released newer Z97 iterations in an attempt to reinvigorate some of their designs while also catering to incoming motherboard enthusiasts looking to build a new PC for fall's video games lineup. The Intel Core i7-4790K finally arrived and we get to figure out its overclocking potential, the main draw of any 'K'-series CPU, to see how it compares to the flagship Intel Core i7-4770K.