Intel is planning to launch their latest Haswell refresh processor lineup in Q2 2014 which bring nothing new to the architecture except basic clock speed improvements. VR-Zone has revealed the full lineup of Intel's Core i7 based Haswell refresh processors which includes the Core i7-4790 leading the pack.
Intel Haswell Refresh Lineup For Q2 2014 Unveiled
In total, Intel is planning to launch seven new Haswell refresh processor variants which include the Core i7-4790, Core i7-4690, Core i5-4590, Core i5-4460, two low TDP variants with the 'T' suffix and a single low-voltage CPU with the 'S' suffix. The new Haswell refresh processors from Intel would be compatible with the LGA 1150 socket and both 8-Series and 9-Series chipsets. Intel's 9-Series chipset will be able to support Intel's Broadwell processor generation which would be the first chip to be based on the 14nm architecture for consumers.
The Intel Core i7-4790 would be replacing the Core i7-4770 and bring a 100 MHz clock speed bump bringing the final clock frequency to 3.6 GHz base and 4.0 GHz turbo. The Core i7-4690 would replace the Core i7-4670 with clock speed adjustments of 3.50 GHz base and 3.90 GHz turbo while the other two processors which include the Core i5-4590 and Core i5-4460 would be replacing Core i5-4570 and Core i5-4440 respectively with clock speeds rated at 3.3/3.7 GHz and 3.2/3.4 GHz.
The prices would remain the same as current processors since these chips would basically be replacing the current models at their respective MSRPs. As for the unlocked K-series chips, Intel is expected to launch K-Series Haswell Refresh chip in Q3 2014 prior to the launch of their Broadwell K-Series chips and their flagship Haswell-E HEDT platform by the end of 2014.
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Intel Haswell Refresh Core i7/Core i5 Processors:
Model |
Core/Threads |
Base/Turbo(GHz) |
L3 Cache |
Graphics-Chip |
Memory |
TDP |
Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i7-4790 | 4 / 8 | 3.6 / 4.0 GHz | 8 MB | HD 4600 | 1200 MHz | 84 W | TBC |
| Core i7-4770 | 4 / 8 | 3.5 / 3.9 GHz | 8 MB | HD 4600 | 1200 MHz | 84 W | $327 |
| Core i7-4690 | 4 / 4 | 3.5 / 3.9 GHz | 6 MB | HD 4600 | 1200 MHz | 65 W | TBC |
| Core i5-4670 | 4 / 4 | 3.4 / 3.8 GHz | 6 MB | HD 4600 | 1200 MHz | 84 W | $209 |
| Core i5-4590 | 4 / 4 | 3.3 / 3.7 GHz | 6 MB | HD 4600 | 1150 MHz | 84 W | TBC |
| Core i5-4570 | 4 / 4 | 3.2 / 3.6 GHz | 6 MB | HD 4600 | 1150 MHz | 84 W | $189 |
| Core i5-4460 | 4 / 4 | 3.2 / 3.4 GHz | 6 MB | HD 4600 | 1100 MHz | 65 W | TBC |
| Core i5-4430 | 4 / 4 | 3.1 / 3.3 GHz | 6 MB | HD 4600 | 1100 MHz | 84 W | $175 |
