03: Intel Core i7-4790K

Average Price: $339.65
Architecture: Haswell
Cores: four
Cache: 8MB
Processor Base Frequency: 4GHz
Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4600
RAM Support: DDR3 and DDR3L 1333MHz/1600MHz at 1.5V
Max RAM: 32GB
Socket: LGA 1150

High gaming performance. The only downfall I see in this CPU is that it’s only a Quad-Core Processor. This CPU offers better performance and low power consumption then AMD.

Pros:

Best CPU performance for gaming
Lower power consumption then AMD’s CPU and APU
Integrated graphics card
It can be overclocked

Cons:

The integrated graphics card is not good for gaming

Perfect for:

High end family PC
Medium to high end gaming PC
Budget Workstation
Budget Server

Not good for:

Trying to cut back on electricity