Considering an upgrade to the i5 8600K
Considering an upgrade to the i5 8600K
Here are your current specs summarized:
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2080 AMP, 8GB GDDR6, triple fan, metal backplate, LED
- CPU: ZT-T20800D-10P G.SKILL Ripjaws V, 16GB DDR4, 3200/3600 MHz
- Motherboard: ASUS Prime Z370-A LGA 1151 (300 Series)
- OS: Windows 10
- Cooler: DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 CPU cooler with PWM fan and heatpipes
You’re considering upgrading to an i7 9700K or i9 9900K for better performance, especially if you notice frame drops in games like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey or Doom Eternal.
An i7 model from any brand would provide a strong performance boost https://pcpartpicker.com/products/cpu/#s...ice&page=1 In the United States, the most affordable overclockable i7 is the 9700KF
AC Odyssey demands significant CPU power, excelling on high-end i7 systems. For Doom Eternal, it performs adequately on budget PCs, suggesting another factor might be at play.
AC is a poorly optimized game that performs poorly on most mid-range PCs. I'm using a Ryzen 2600/RX 5700 and still experience stuttering even when lowering the settings. I'm not sure about Doom, since its requirements are relatively modest for that game.
The 9900k and 9700k are both solid options, but if budget wasn't a concern, either would make a good upgrade over the i5 8600k.
AC stands out as an outlier rather than the norm. It's a poor choice when it comes to optimization and shouldn't influence your decisions. Doom eternal performs well across most platforms, relying heavily on GPU power through its low-level Vulkan API. The 8600k should handle this game smoothly, while any stuttering would be noticeable on anything else. Op - the 8600k with an overclock still manages to perform reasonably even on a 2080, particularly at 1440p. Focus on more impactful upgrades like a Ryzen 4 instead of spending a lot on marginal gains. Even a 9700k or 9900k might offer slight improvements, but the benefits are minimal and not worth the investment. Of course, I wouldn't have suggested the 8600k initially, since swapping it for an 8700k would likely resolve this issue. The only situation where it makes sense is if you can afford the 8600k for $200 and redirect funds toward a 9900k. I wouldn't recommend the 9700k myself.