Top graphics card for an i7 4790k in 2020 was likely the RTX 2060 or similar models offering strong performance.
Top graphics card for an i7 4790k in 2020 was likely the RTX 2060 or similar models offering strong performance.
It really varies for me based on how much extra money I can spend before upgrading after selling an old part. I usually don’t upgrade unless it offers a big boost in performance. For instance, I thought about moving from a RX 570 to a RX 590, but it didn’t seem worth it to me, so I stuck with the RX 5700. Now I regret not waiting and saving $30 on a RX 5600XT with the new BIOS—though it’s pretty fast too. I’d check online resources that compare GPU performance versus cost if I wanted more insight.
4.6Ghz Allcore delivers a responsive feel while aiming for 4.7Ghz+, but often needs extra voltage. It's a good middle ground for managing temperatures and fan speeds. Interesting about the RAM speed? (Maybe try overclocking it to the next bin) For example, jumping from 1866Mhz to 2000Mhz or higher. The UnCore cache is L3 and stocked at 4Ghz without a core. (My rig runs at 4.4Ghz.) When paired with a GTX1070 that's already overclocked, I expect to upgrade to another GPU soon (previously considered 5700XT, but driver issues keep popping up). At these settings—1800p to 2160p with medium-high resolution and 30-60fps targets—I plan to move the system into a dedicated 4K display area. The lower CPU load at 4K60 compared to 1440p120 makes it more manageable.
Basically just set the OC a bit higher. Running at 4.5ghz with 1.3v speed. RAM is cranked up to stock 1600mhz. I haven’t touched L3 cache tuning yet, but I’m not sure if I want to experiment. Right now I prefer playing games after long work sessions rather than spending hours trying to get stable overclocks everywhere. I’ll likely keep going with Nvidia since AMD drivers have usually been a problem. Also aiming for consistent 1080p at 144fps in Warzone.