i7 4790k still relevant?

[rezo]

I currently have an i5 4690k at 4.7GHz and it runs well but Im guessing if I upgrade my R9 280X to a new volta GPU it'll be a bottleneck so if I buy a i7 4790k would it be good? Or would I be better off buying an 8th gen or even 9th gen when that gets released (Although id have to buy a new mobo and ram and thats very expensive)

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[Dr.Shadowds 🐉]

You shouldn't bottleneck any GPU, but it depends on the game what using the hardware, some games are more heavy on the CPU, than the GPU.

What GPU do you plan on getting?

[MarioTwins]

I think it’ll be ok. Even with the i5

I7 4790k would be an upgrade though if you find one cheep enough. There comes a point where it may be more benifical to upgrade to newer.

I have a gtx 1070 with a 4790k and it runs great.

I have a buddy that has a 4690k and a gtx 1080. It was slightly bottlenecked in some games. But still performed

[Revelene]

4790K still relevant? Absolutely. It is a beast of a cpu.

Now, would it be worth buying right now? Well, depends on the price.

However, your 4690K isn't weak, either. We don't know what the new generation of gpus has to offer, so we just have to wait and see.

[shiel]

I still have a 4770k paired with a gtx1080 and have zero issues. They are great cpus.

[Arya]

All the classic i7s are still relevant. As long as you can find a sturdy motherboard, something like a 3770 or 4790K would make a great CPU even for a new build.

[Wakobi Junior]

I have an i7 4790k, it is only 10% weaker than the i7 7700k which is still a relevant cpu. It all depends on finding a good price for it because it is not sold anymore.

[Arya]

Originally posted by Ugnak:

I have an i7 4790k, it is only 10% weaker than the i7 7700k which is still a relevant cpu. It all depends on finding a good price for it because it is not sold anymore.

And finding a board for it that's still in mint condition. CPUs are pretty-much immortal, but Motherboards can suffer badly from age, particularly with capacitor problems.

[hawkeye]

An i7-4790k wouldn't be worth it, but a top-end gpu would be.

I'm still on an i7-2600 (non-k) at 4.3, plus an overclocked 1080ti playing at 4K. It's good enough as shown in this video. Your cpu would be around the 3770k point I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sx1kLGVAF0

So your i5 at 4.7 should cope easily with a better graphics card. The r9 280x is low-end in today's terms.

This vid compares 4690k versus 4790k - not much difference on many games - and it looks like the gtx980 might be the weakest component.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzpYOHuSfaM

edit: as a rough indication of performance -

the r9 280x has a benchmark score of 52 (you are here)
gtx 980 = 96 (the video above)
1070 ti = 123
1080 ti = 138

[Fluffy]

^^i second this. with just a 280x the 4690k with oc will do more than fine

[Delta Bravo]

Most high end modern motherboards employ the use of solid state capacitors, virtually reducing cap failure due to aging. Solid state capacitors tend to have a live that is 4 to 6 times longer than their electrolytic counterparts.

[Arya]

Originally posted by Delta Bravo:

Most high end modern motherboards employ the use of solid state capacitors, virtually reducing cap failure due to aging. Solid state capacitors tend to have a live that is 4 to 6 times longer than their electrolytic counterparts.

Nice. I didn't know thatt.

[Delta Bravo]

I believe that the main culprit that leads to early failure of components is heat. I also have another theory about heat cycling and the longevity of a PC but it's just that, a hunch. Electrolytic capacitors are more prone to failure due to heat conditions, but aren't as fun to finish off with overvolting like the old vacuum tube transistors.

[Mossy Snake]

Pretty much every "k" series Intel chip from Sandy to now is still good, aside from that weird i3 Intel released in the 7th gen.

You're fine.

[Hatman]

Originally posted by hawkeye:

I'm still on an i7-2600 (non-k) at 4.3, plus an overclocked 1080ti playing at 4K. It's good enough as shown in this video. Your cpu would be around the 3770k point I think.

When i upgraded from a 2600K to a 4790K (same RAM/GPU), while average and max FPS didn't change much, the min FPS in many games almost doubled. There is a tangable improvement. Wether it's worth it is personal taste.

[Wakobi Junior]

Originally posted by Wolfie:

Originally posted by Ugnak:

I have an i7 4790k, it is only 10% weaker than the i7 7700k which is still a relevant cpu. It all depends on finding a good price for it because it is not sold anymore.

And finding a board for it that's still in mint condition. CPUs are pretty-much immortal, but Motherboards can suffer badly from age, particularly with capacitor problems.

I was lucky to find a brand-new msi mobo on kijiji....was very lucky