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Intel i7-4790 vs. Intel i7-4770K

OrchidSurf
Level 7
Hi everyone
I have Maximus VI Formula motherboard I like to know which cpu is better for gaming and video editing and DVD and BluRay converting.
Because I have till this Friday to get the cpu to cpu and motherboard combo deal at Microcenter.

THANKS

ps I hope the link works.




http://ark.intel.com/compare/80808,80806,75123
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Retired
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get the one you like the best

Honestly I'd go for the 4770k so you have the unlocked multi, comparing the two side by side there are so few differences it's kinda dumb they are two totally different SKUS. Unless you want to wait for the 4790k variant if/when it comes out.
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OrchidSurf
Level 7
Unless you want to wait for the 4790k variant if/when it comes out.


pills and anyone knows if 4790K will come out or Intel will release one.
I just check Microcenter.com the 4790 are out of stock.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/432163/Core_i7-4790_36_GHz_1150_Boxed_Processor#

The 4770K are out of stock too but are not they have in store for $299.99

http://www.microcenter.com/product/413248/Core_i7_4770K_35GHz_Socket_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor?rf=Sea...

Question is should I wait and return the motherboard or get the comb deal with 4770K.

FearBunny
Level 7
From what I understand, the only difference you'll notice is 100mhz from stock core. The 4770k would be the preferred choice if you want to over clock your system, but if you don't plan on doing that, opting for a higher stock core would probably be a better choice, and slightly cheaper.
On a side note, something I found interesting though is the 4770 and 4790 cpu models (non-k) will allow you to do vt-d, which I'm still learning about, but to sum it up has to do with virtual hardware combatility and allocation, so mainly affects virtual machines. I've yet to see how VT-D helps with video editing and gaming, so other than the mhz difference just go with either the faster core or cheaper core.

Thanks
I'm going to microcenter this morning west coast. I see my reply to pills post didn't make it around midnight.