Available processor for 4K resolution.
Available processor for 4K resolution.
Some titles (like Assassin's Creed and Cities: Skylines) might still run poorly on CPU, but many others work well. For instance, Battlefield 5 and 1 remain moderately CPU-bound, so an i7 processor should notice a performance boost—this was tested at 1080p using a GTX 1080 (roughly equivalent to an RTX 2070). The benchmark referenced comes from GamersNexus, and the original data is available on Guru3D. If you find a good deal, upgrading to a 4790K (with optional Z97 overclock) could be a solid, affordable upgrade that lifts FPS in certain games. Keep in mind, 4K displays double the resolution, so pixel counts rise, which can slightly reduce FPS despite the same GPU. For example, a 4x increase in pixels means roughly twice the processing load, translating to a smaller FPS gain compared to what’s shown. The RX 580 performs well at 1080p but may struggle at 4K.
Ah, I missed that detail. In this scenario, such an upgrade could make more sense (provided the rest stays intact, no PSU mentioned). That’s the idea—switching to a complete rebuild might be better if everything else checks out. This update was made with PCPartPicker 2019-10-30 06:01 EDT-0400 in mind.
Yes, it isn't that strict about the CPU. I haven't tried it myself.