Intel · 2014
Intel Core i7-4790K
Ranked #75 of 129 processors we track — faster than about 43% of them. This is an entry-level gaming processor that will bottleneck faster GPUs in CPU-heavy titles.
Tier C
48/100
Gaming performance index
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz |
| TDP | 88 W |
| Release year | 2014 |
| Performance tier | C |
What the Intel Core i7-4790K can run
447 games at or above the recommended CPU spec
33 games it meets the minimum spec for
9 games below the minimum requirement
Counts are against the 489 titles in our game requirements database. CPU requirements are only half the picture — run a full compatibility check to factor in your graphics card and memory.
Most demanding games for this CPU
| Game | Recommended CPU score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Palworld | 68 | Below minimum |
| Satisfactory | 68 | Playable |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 61 | Playable |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 58 | Playable |
| Path of Exile 2 | 58 | Below minimum |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | 55 | Below minimum |
| Rust | 53 | Playable |
| World of Warcraft: The War Within | 44 | Comfortable |