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Games you can play with a Intel Core i7-4790

performance score 77Haswell

The Intel Core i7-4790 is a Haswell previous-generation processor. Across 10,550 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

5,304

Runs easily

1,626

Meets recommended requirements

1,849

Meets minimum requirements

1,771

Below minimum

Runs easily

5,304 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

1,626 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

1,849 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

1,771 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core i7-4790 run?: Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 8779 run on a Intel Core i7-4790 (6930 at their recommended settings), and 1771 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i7-4790 still good enough for modern games?: For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended CPU spec more often than not.