You guys have GOT to be kidding. Many 4770k CPUs can't get past 4.2 GHz at 1.25V+, while this is getting 4.4ghz turbo at 1.15V. Are you kidding me man? My 4770k can't get that without 1.25V and with high temps at that (not that i'm complaining, just stating as a point of reference. It's OBVIOUS that intel binned these as the best of the best chips due to the low voltage they're using (relatively speaking, for 4.4GHz), I expect good things. I'm not expecting an arbitrary number such as 5ghz, but i'm impressed nonetheless. The power delivery was improved.
If you have a 4770k already, you are NOT the target market. I don't know what the hell you're expecting. If you have a 4.6GHz 4770k already, go find another thread, the 4790K isn't for you. Anyone getting a 4790K for another 300mhz is either doesn't give a F(lip) about the money or just silly because that 300mhz doesn't mean jack in the real world. Wait for Haswell-E or if you're an AMD fan go buy whatever AMD CPU tickles your fancy.
Despite popular belief, most of the people buying this chip aren't yearly upgraders. I can see people with Nehalem level or Lynnfield CPUs lining up for this. If the OC's are even remotely good - and if it's 4.4ghz at 1.15v? It should be - then it will be a great chip for those upgrading. Again, yearly upgraders are not the norm and not the target market. I don't know what anyone with an existing 4770k would expect, come on, give me a break. It should have been obvious from the get-go that if you have a 4770k that overclocks reasonably well then the 4790K isn't for you.