is the 4790k still worth it?
is the 4790k still worth it?
Could try to save some money, just keeping an eye out for a response
It seems you're pointing out a misunderstanding about the performance gap between your 4790k and 8700k. From what you said, it looks like you think the 8700k only reaches around 70fps. That's not quite accurate.
Sure thing. So when the 4790k is locked at 100% and struggles with the frames, my stock 1080 keeps performing well despite that. The 8700k at 90% manages almost everything the card can handle. It’s pretty spot-on. Isn’t it just a lag issue from a slow CPU that can’t keep up? I’d stick to 70 fps all day back then.
Your 8700k running at 90% indicates a CPU limitation, so upgrading might be necessary. The 4790k offers similar performance to my 2700x, and I consistently achieve over 100fps at 1440p with a 2080ti. I don’t let low resolution slow me down; a 4790 and 9900 will behave the same in ultra and 4k due to GPU constraints. Clearly stating this helps avoid misunderstandings.
You're concerned about losing frames on your other monitor and how it affects performance. It seems the issue isn't with the monitor itself but rather with the game's handling of CPU-intensive tasks at higher resolutions. The feedback suggests it's manageable for a 60 FPS gamer, which should clarify things.