How long do most core i7 cpus last

[Jordan08041997]

I just bought a i7-4790 and I was wondering how long will I have tell it starts to slow or fail

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Computer parts don't get slow as time goes on, they remain just as powerful. Software can cause slowdowns, but hardware remains intact, assuming temperatures don't get out of hand.

CPUs should last over a decade at least.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

A non k 4790 , won't be overclocked , so it should last.

 

[dudeman509]

I've got a first generation (mobile) i7 still kicking - chip was released in 2009; I bought the laptop in early 2010. Still decent performance for a laptop too.

 

[Supernova1138]

CPUs usually last a long time, and if they do fail, it's usually very early in the lifespan. You're far more likely to have your motherboard fail on you before your CPU unless you tried overclocking and pushed a really high voltage through it, which you can't do on a locked chip anyway.

As for how long it will remain relevant, that will depend on what you use your computer for. There are some people who are still using their first gen i7s from 2008-2009 today and are still reasonably happy with the performance, and might only be looking at upgrades due to chipset features missing on their older platforms or due to their motherboards burning out and it not being worthwhile to try and source a replacement. Barring some unforeseen revolution in computing, your i7 should definitely be relevant for at least 4 or 5 years before you really would feel the need to upgrade for better performance.