Intel launches Core i7-4790K and Core i5-4690K Devils Canyon Quad-core Processors

#4831899

Ven0m

2014-06-03 08:41

I hope we'll be able to read Guru3D review soon. Too bad they opted to compare just 2700k, and missed 3770 and 4770

#4831917

HonoredShadow

2014-06-03 09:07

I get the feeling this is just another relatively small increment. I will wait for Skylake.

#4831946

Solfaur

2014-06-03 09:58

I get the feeling this is just another relatively small increment. I will wait for Skylake.

Of course it is, either Skylake or Haswell-E might be where there will be a more significant performance jump, but I'll believe it when i see it.

#4831962

AvengerUK

2014-06-03 10:23

Looking forward to a review! :P Then it'll be time to crunch my skull as to whether its worth to get or not

#4831995

StewieTech

2014-06-03 11:23

Hilbert, you´ll be review these? I curious about the overclock potential.

#4832026

Hilbert Hagedoorn

Administrator

2014-06-03 12:05

Hilbert, you´ll be review these? I curious about the overclock potential.

Yes ... Intel however could not deliver on time with I think all press. Once the CPU arrives I'll do an article and focus on overclocking.

#4832070

buddybd

2014-06-03 13:26

Great, right after I buy a G3220.

#4832146

-Tj-

2014-06-03 15:14

Here is one quick review until HH gets his sample 🤓 http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/70473-intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-22nm-haswell/?page=3 EDIT: so much for improved TIM or idk :P, stock cooler vs stock cooler

A word or two about temperatures: Intel says it is to use the same processor-in-box (PIB) cooler for this chip as for the 4770K. We used just such a heatsink during regular testing and found that, due to the extra power consumption generated by higher voltages, the Core i7-4790K ran hotter, at an average of 88C, compared to 78C for the older Haswell processor.

At least now you can have 4.4ghz pretty much guarantied.

#4832163

Matt26LFC

2014-06-03 15:30

May have to pick up one of those Pentium K's for my first Sub Zero Overclocking adventure 🙂

#4832378

Enticles

2014-06-03 19:29

to be honest i dont see the small performance bumps as an issue, it just means anyone running Sandy Bridge or later knows that their processor will still be fairly high end, even years after they were released. What impresses me a lot at the moment though is how they're cramming the same or slightly faster CPU's clock for clock into a smaller and smaller power envelope, aren't we meant to be making the jump to another type of wafer instead of silicon? or has that idea been abandoned?

#4832588

Koniakki

2014-06-04 01:43

Here is one quick review until HH gets his sample 🤓 http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/70473-intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-22nm-haswell/?page=3 EDIT: so much for improved TIM or idk :P, stock cooler vs stock cooler At least now you can have 4.4ghz pretty much guarantied.

I'm ready to pre-order one but the above quote is really worrying. I will wait for Hilber and others to confirm this about the temps. And I get it about the "higher" temps are due to the high stock clocks but tbh I was expecting better.

#4832590

CPC_RedDawn

2014-06-04 01:52

Here is one quick review until HH gets his sample 🤓 http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/70473-intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-22nm-haswell/?page=3 EDIT: so much for improved TIM or idk :P, stock cooler vs stock cooler At least now you can have 4.4ghz pretty much guarantied.

True but this is using the STOCK COOLER, I want temps and overclock results using better aftermarket cooling like the NH-D15 or a good AIO cooler.

#4832600

Koniakki

2014-06-04 02:21

http://www.jagatreview.com/2014/06/hands-on-review-intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon/2/ This "review" seems a little better and gives me some hope... I will try and wait for Hilbert's review on it. But knowing me I'll probably pull the trigger in the next couple days. :P

#4832618

sykozis

2014-06-04 03:07

There's really no reason to "upgrade" if you already have SB or IB unless you just simply have to have the latest processor. Personally, I'm looking to scale back.... That Pentium G3258 is looking very tempting....if the price is right.

#4832642

PhazeDelta1

2014-06-04 04:04

I find that Hexus review to be a little asinine. Anyone purchasing a DC processor wll be using an aftermarket cooler, not the stock one.

#4833282

-Tj-

2014-06-05 00:57

http://www.jagatreview.com/2014/06/hands-on-review-intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon/2/ This "review" seems a little better and gives me some hope... I will try and wait for Hilbert's review on it. But knowing me I'll probably pull the trigger in the next couple days. :P

Yeah that looks a lot better, 4.6ghz vs 4.6ghz and 7C colder., kinda like going from 1slot to 2fan slot aio cooler 🤓 ~ 4.8ghz @ 1.36v is still doable "81C", not bad.

#4833297

GhostXL

2014-06-05 01:22

Try 5.5ghz on air.... https://twitter.com/intel/status/474046995804323842 Mine is pre-ordered as of now. I really wasn't going to but knowing 5.5ghz is a possibility I went for it. Got an ASUS MAXIMUS HERO VII on the way as well.

#4833299

PhazeDelta1

2014-06-05 01:27

Try 5.5ghz on air.... https://twitter.com/intel/status/474046995804323842 Mine is pre-ordered as of now. I really wasn't going to but knowing 5.5ghz is a possibility I went for it. Got an ASUS MAXIMUS HERO VII on the way as well.

inb4 all the "why can't my cpu hit 5.5GHz" posts lol 😀

#4833306

GhostXL

2014-06-05 01:34

inb4 all the "why can't my cpu hit 5.5GHz" posts lol 😀

I'm sure not all will, but this is promising for at least 5ghz. At least we know its capable.

#4833307

PhazeDelta1

2014-06-05 01:35

Yeah I know.