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Games you can play with a Intel Core i7-4790K

performance score 78Haswell

The Intel Core i7-4790K 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.

5,331

Runs easily

1,749

Meets recommended requirements

1,798

Meets minimum requirements

1,672

Below minimum

Runs easily

5,331 games

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

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Meets recommended requirements

1,749 games

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

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Meets minimum requirements

1,798 games

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

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Below minimum

1,672 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 i7-4790K run?: Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 8878 run on a Intel Core i7-4790K (7080 at their recommended settings), and 1672 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i7-4790K still good enough for modern games?: For most titles, yes - it meets the recommended CPU spec more often than not.