4th generation Intel chips and the 2080 TIS model
4th generation Intel chips and the 2080 TIS model
Hello! For your setup, upgrading to a higher-end Intel processor would definitely boost performance. An i7-4930K with PCI-E x16 support would outperform an i7-7820HK or i9-9980HK with only x4 bottlenecking at 2080 Ti. The jump in speed and efficiency makes it worthwhile for gaming and streaming.
The 4790/ Xeon equivalent would be the top performance you could fit in, though it might limit your gains. Sell the setup and aim for a 2700/2700x or 3600
It's true that the i7-4930K performs worse than the R5-2600, even without looking at RAM speed. This could cause a bottleneck.
The 4930k is designed for the 2011 socket, meaning you'd also require a different motherboard.
Others have noted that the 4790k offers solid performance for the LGA1150 socket your i3 supports. It may cause some limitations, but not severely. You probably could use this configuration for several years before needing to upgrade your motherboard, CPU, and RAM to newer models.
4790k should perform well and can be boosted further. Expect some limitations but not a major issue. I tested an older Xeon with a 1080ti and got similar results at full resolution. The difference might be minor, benchmarks suggest. Both setups feel smooth and manageable. It won’t break the bank to upgrade the CPU either. Enjoy gaming!
It seems there are significantly more listings now on the used market than there were when I purchased mine a year prior.