is this better than my fx-8350 for gaming and streaming ?

Yes it is, I upgraded from fx8350 to 4790k and I don't regret it at all. Everything just works better and faster.

Will this work with the Mod 1150 ASUS Z97 Maximus VII Hero ATX Motherboard?

I don't know what the Mod part means, but I'm using this CPU on my standard Maximus VII Hero board with no problem

does a Heatsink and Fan come with the CPU?

Yes, there is a heatsink and a fan in the box. Its cooling performance is nothing stellar but it does the job as long as the rig is not being overclocked. It is also pretty silent.

Will this work with my Gigabyte Z97X-SOC INTEL LGA1150 Z97 ATX Motherboard?

Yes, According to Gigabytes CPU comparability list the i7 4790k will fit that motherboard, As long as you have the F6 BIOS update.http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4949

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⚡ Power your productivity with the iconic i7-4790K — where speed meets reliability!

LGA 1150 SOCKET READY - Effortlessly upgrade your existing setup with broad motherboard compatibility.
BLAZING 4 0 G HZ QUAD CORE SPEED - Unleash seamless multitasking and turbocharged performance for demanding workflows.
EFFICIENT 88 W POWER CONSUMPTION - Balanced power draw keeps your system cool and energy-smart during intense use.
MASSIVE 32 GB DDR 3 MEMORY SUPPORT - Future-proof your rig with ample memory capacity for heavy apps and multitasking.
INTEGRATED INTEL HD 4600 GRAPHICS - Enjoy smooth visuals and reliable graphics without needing a separate GPU.

The Intel Core i7-4790K is a high-performance quad-core processor clocked at 4.0 GHz, designed for LGA 1150 motherboards. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 memory and features integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics, delivering a perfect blend of speed, compatibility, and efficiency for professional-grade computing.

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Brand	Intel
Product Dimensions	11.68 x 11.18 x 7.87 cm; 317.51 g
Item model number	BX80646I74790K
Manufacturer	Intel
Series	BX80646I74790K
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Type	Core i7
Processor Speed	4 GHz
Processor Socket	LGA 1150
Processor Count	4
Computer Memory Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Maximum Memory Supported	32768 MB
Graphics Card Description	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Wireless Type	802.11bgn
Wattage	88.0
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Packaging	Batteries contained in equipment
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells	1
Item Weight	318 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

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