4K @ 100fps+
4K @ 100fps+
This is what I’m targeting for my next PC upgrade... I just verified that with my current RX Vega 64, coming from a HD 7950, it took five years to reach a performance level suitable for the right price at my local store.
My HD 7950 can hit 13.9fps in 4K, while my RX Vega reaches 43.6fps in 4K all in Ultra quality... Clearly, I’m still stuck at 1080p, which feels new compared to my previous experience with 720p—back then it was playable at over 100fps.
However, seeing how things have changed, a 6900 XT seems ready for more than 100fps in 4K Ultra today. Of course, the cost of such high-end gear for gaming isn’t worth it right now, and I wouldn’t feel like I’ve truly upgraded. Based on what I see, the best time to upgrade would be in about two years, when I can enjoy 4K at 100fps+ in games with Ultra settings.
It isn’t something I’d want to forecast. Still, I think high-performance screens that can handle 4K at 100Hz will stay a luxury item for quite some time. Once you’re in the top-tier tech segment, a price tag and certain expectations come with it. Selling a mid-range GPU that works well with such a display would undermine the value people place on premium GPUs.
Have you thought about a 1440p screen? What monitor size are you planning?
High-end GPUs are capable of delivering 4k at acceptable frame rates (>45); even my 1080 Ti manages it a bit if I adjust the settings slightly, and the 3080/3090 usually hit around 60 in most games. Reaching 100+ frames per second is still a few generations away, but 1440p is currently the optimal choice. With new upscaling methods like DLSS, this resolution is expected to stay popular moving forward.
When planning for 4k, consider bigger options.
Display content on a 4k screen appears small.
Think about a bigger, more engaging 4k monitor.
Currently, a 40" at 60hz works fine.
I’m using a 48" LG OLED TV via HDMI 2.1 at 120hz with a 3070.
My old GTX1080ti handled it but was stuck at 60hz due to HDMI 1.4.
A solid monitor should be a long-term investment; spend what you need to get one that works well.
Luckily I have a 144Hz 1080p monitor already and its capable of 4K @ 120Hz... so for me at least I am all set when it comes time to upgrade the GPU. (I'm definitely just going to skip 1440p and moving strait up to 4K @ 120hz next upgrade, need to go heavy on the saving that $ thou, for that to happen).
That's a good thing in my opinion, 1080p is my sweet spot now, and some games are already playable @ 4K with high settings: like F1 2020 for example. (Real smooth 4K performance)
As we are looking at this price problem, I'm glad I don't want to upgrade now, hoping things will look more worth upgrading in a few years time. (in the mean time lets save that $'s for an up coming upgrade)
Yes, that's is so true, I had tested RDR2 on my monitor @ 4K with the same quality setting as I use with 1080p but in my opinion I cant be bothered to play with 43fps, rather stick it out in the sweet spot range of 70~100+ fps @ 144Hz 1080p. ( games do scale the text so that it remains readable even if higher resolutions are applied, good and well programmed games for that matter at least do it already as I am surely a witness, hoping it will be implemented in games in the future too).
But if you really consider what’s happening with the Games and GPUs right now, we notice things like Cyberpunk 2077 with the Ultra setting—though it’s a great game—but it makes players feel like their current GPU and PC setup isn’t very good. For me, I dropped from around 70 to 100 frames per second at 1080p compared to other games that run much higher at the same settings and resolution. It doesn’t really help to say what I think about it, but it makes one think about upgrading at the wrong times just to enjoy a game more optimally, without making much progress toward the next level in resolution when all good games are already available.
I Got GTA iV Complete Edition running nicely @ 4K 120Hz... doesn't quite make 100fps most of the time on my hardware but for the most part it's really high fps and smooth gameplay...
Real joy playing @ 4K this game is and I would recommend doing the same to experience this master piece of a game like this if you have capable hardware.
And if you can activate on the Rockstar launcher, if you got a physical copy still lying about, you get to play all the accomplishments again.
I just got everything ready and adjusted the configuration for my GTA V PC with the desired settings and 4K resolution at 120Hz. So far it's working well, though not reaching 100fps—it's around 50 to 90fps. This is now achievable on my AMD ROG RX Vega 64 with Windows 11, using the latest stable AMD driver. Earlier, on the same hardware, I only managed about 43fps.