Intel Intros Devil's Canyon CPUs
On Tuesday, Intel Corporation president Renée James revealed during COMPUTEX 2014 in Taipei three "Devil's Canyon" chips that are slated to be released sometime in June. They will not only feature an unlocked multiplier, but also improved packaging and thermals.
According to Intel, the new chips will be fully socket compatible with the current 1150 pin LGA package. They will also have Next-Generation Polymer Thermal Interface Material (NGPTIM) that works with existing cooling solutions, enabling higher and cooler performing CPUs. Intel has also thrown in additional capacitors to smooth the power delivery to the die.
For starters, the fully unlocked Intel Core i7-4790K features four cores with a base frequency of 4.0 GHz each and eight threads. Other features include 8 MB of Intel Smart Cache, support for two-channel DDR3-1600 memory, integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 clocked at 1250 MHz, support for LGA 1150 socket, and more.
The company also introduced the Intel Pentium Processor Anniversary Edition that is also unlocked. This chip has two cores clocked at 3.2 GHz each (base frequency). The chip supports LGA 1150 socket, two-channel DDR3-1333 memory, and features Intel HD Graphics, Intel Quick Sync Video, and 2 MB of Intel Smart Cache. This processor is compatible with Intel 8 or 9 Series chipsets.
Finally, there is also the Intel Core i5-4690K, a fully unlocked processor with four cores clocked at 3.5 GHz (base frequency) and four threads. This chip supports LGA 1150 socket, two channel DDR3-1600 memory, and includes Intel HD Graphics 4600 clocked at 1200 MHz. There's also 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache.
In addition to the Devil's Canyon chips, James also demonstrated the world's first 14 nm fanless mobile PC reference design -- a 2-in-1 form factor with a 12.5-inch screen that is 7.2 mm thin with the keyboard removed. This device was based on Intel's new Core M processor, which promises to deliver fanless designs, lightning-fast performance of a tablet and the form factor of a razor-thin laptop.
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High enough...
intel, we want solder. it costs a couple bucks. go back to what you used on sandy.
i just read a review of the 4790k. i quote this from it:
"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."
Looks like the new TIM did nearly nothing to me.
what a let down.
High enough...
http://www.passmark.com/baselines/V8/display.php?id=12567508497
if a 4790k is harder to delid, that would make a 4770k superior imo.
if a 4790k is harder to delid, that would make a 4770k superior imo.
Agreed.
Anyway, the unlocked dual core Pentium - now with DDR3 1333!
I want well not really: 5930k 8 core cpu with ddr 4 support and all those bells and whistles.
Not slight increment in what the markets willing to to pay.
All intel wants to do is destroy arm technology and tailor the xeon market, screw their customers unless your w.i.l.l.i.am.
As for i7 if I wanted something more powerful that more closely rivals that I'd just get a cheap dual socket 771 motherboard, pair of xeon cpu's, and some FB dimms since it's dirt cheap second hand.
In fact I could do that with 771 12MB quad cores and disable the cores on each CPU to have a 4 core 24MB cache CPU essentially 6MB per core. With the cores disabled it should cut the CPU power in half roughly so it would be more efficient and cooler as well.
Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz 1150 Boxed Processor
Available for In-Store Pickup Only.
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Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz 1150 Boxed Processor
$249.99
Product Information
SKU 207423
Mfr Part# 185231
UPC 735858278881
Technology
Processor Type Desktop
Launch Date Q3'14
Specifications
Core Haswell
Processor Core i7 4790
Operating Frequency 3.6GHz
Turbo Speed 4.0GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Number of Threads 8 Processing Threads
Level 1 Cache 128KB
Level 2 Cache 1MB
Level 3 Cache 8MB
Processor Architecture 22nm SOI
Graphics Specifications
Graphics Specifications Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Core Intel HD Graphics 4600
Intel HD Graphics Yes
Memory Specifications
Integrated Memory Controller Yes
Memory Types Supported DDR3-1600
Memory Channels Supported 2
What's in the Box
What's in the Box 1 x CoreT i7-4790 Boxed CPU, Intel designed thermal solution (Fan, Heatsink, Clip
Included Accessories Intel designed thermal solution (Fan, Heatsink, Clip Assembly)
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 Years
Labor 3 Years
THE BEST PART WAIT FOR IT........
Reviews
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1 / 51 / 5
not worth it
May 27, 2014
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Age:25-34Gender:Male
I bought this and have since experienced very hot temps at stock.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Intel
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Core i7-4790K 3.6GHz LGA 1150 Boxed Processor - PREORDER
10+ in stock at Twin Cities/St. Louis Park Micro Center
$279.99
Specifications
Product Information
SKU 302521
Mfr Part# PRESALE-301275
UPC
General
Release Date (mm-dd-yyyy) 07-04-2014
Technology
Processor Type Desktop
Launch Date Q3'14
Multimedia Instructions SSE4.2
SSE4.1
AVX
SSE
SSE2
SSE3
AES
MMX
SSE4
AVX2
EM64T
NX / XD
FMA3
F16C
SSSE3
BMI1
Streaming SIMD Extensions 4
TSX
VT-x
HT / Hyper-Threading Technology
TBT2.0 / Turbo Boost Technology
VT-d
TXT
Specifications
Core Haswell
Operating Frequency 3.6GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Number of Threads 8 Processing Threads
Level 1 Cache 128KB
Level 2 Cache 512KB
Level 3 Cache 8MB
Thermal Power 84W
Processor Data Width 64-Bit
Socket Type Socket 1150
Graphics Specifications
Graphics Specifications Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency 350MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.2 GHz
Intel HD Graphics Yes
Memory Specifications
Integrated Memory Controller Yes
Memory Channels Supported 2
What's in the Box
What's in the Box 1 x Core i7 Boxed Processor
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 Years
Labor 3 Years
Number of Threads 8 Processing Threads
Level 1 Cache 128KB
Level 2 Cache 512KB <-------------!!!!!!!!!!!
Level 3 Cache 8MB
Core i7 4770K 3.5GHz Socket LGA 1150 Boxed Processor
Number of Threads 8 Processing Threads
Level 1 Cache 4 x 32 KB instruction caches 4 x 32 KB data caches
Level 2 Cache 4 x 256 KB = 1024KB / 1MB <--------!!!!!!!!!
Level 3 Cache 8MB
looks like the 4790k doesn't do anything to speed things up despite it's 4GHZ clock for branding and marketing it's got a bottle neck in the level 2 cache worse than the 4770k and 3770k
Number of Threads 8 Processing Threads
Level 1 Cache 128KB
Level 2 Cache 512KB <-------------!!!!!!!!!!!
Level 3 Cache 8MB
Core i7 4770K 3.5GHz Socket LGA 1150 Boxed Processor
Number of Threads 8 Processing Threads
Level 1 Cache 4 x 32 KB instruction caches 4 x 32 KB data caches
Level 2 Cache 4 x 256 KB = 1024KB / 1MB <--------!!!!!!!!!
Level 3 Cache 8MB
looks like the 4790k doesn't do anything to speed things up despite it's 4GHZ clock for branding and marketing it's got a bottle neck in the level 2 cache worse than the 4770k and 3770k
that has to be a mistake...