Compare the two processors and see if the performance jump is real.
Compare the two processors and see if the performance jump is real.
You have a powerful 6600 GPU but are considering an upgrade to the i7-4790K. The price is just $30, and you're looking at a potential 30% performance boost. Given your i5-4599 processor and its current 60% performance, this could be a worthwhile investment, especially if you play games that demand more threads. The i7-4790K offers more cores and threads, which should help with multitasking and gaming workloads. The upgrade would likely bring a noticeable increase in speed, particularly for your gameplay needs.
Just to confirm, @Origami Cactus, the standard you're referencing isn't reliable when comparing systems. Still, a $30 price tag on a 4790K looks quite reasonable.
4790k remains a solid choice, particularly for around $30. I recall upgrading from the 4690k to the 4790k offered a noticeable boost in performance, even on synthetic tests such as 3DMark. It also helps reduce stuttering across many games that benefit from extra threads. You'll notice fewer interruptions, especially in games designed for smooth multithreading like Valhalla and Warzone. The best part is achieving top speeds up to around 5GHz, though you won't get that if your board isn't a Z87/97 model. Don't worry, it's a very capable stock option.
Reinforcing the general opinion that UserBenchmark lacks credibility due to its subjective approach and inconsistent creator, yet acknowledging the 4970K offers a clear improvement for handling minor performance issues. At $30, it provides excellent value.
ignore the large figures on userbenchfart—it’s all misleading. there are four benchmarks: one at +4%, two at +25%, and one at +19%. together they add up to roughly +31%. when comparing two processors inside the same architecture, you can check the clock speeds directly. the higher octa-core benchmark shows a CPU with 4 threads versus one with 8 threads, which is more reliable for real-world testing. a 4790k at around $30 would be a solid upgrade, especially if you don’t expect much extra performance beyond its actual speed difference.
The 4790k gained popularity for a time, yet even after a decade it remains a strong option. Locating one today is still worthwhile, offering performance close to 20% above modern CPUs. Even without overclocking support on your motherboard, it performs reliably compared to what you might expect. Keep in mind that some comparison sites aren't very trustworthy for accurate results.
I question the existence of 30% given all the previous fixes. It might be better than what's left, but the improvement is unclear. It seems reasonable to spend around 30 dollars. I wouldn't exceed that price for a quad-core processor.