1080p w Heavy AA VS 1440p VS 2160p (4k) Visual Jaggies

[EnsisTheSlayer]

I know that 1440p has 1.78x the pixels of 1080p, and 2160p or 4K resolution is 4x the pixel count of 1080p. On paper, a 4K system with a GTX 1080 would be a better value in terms of pixels per dollar than a 1440p system with a GTX 1070. However, I also understand that 2160p does not look 4x better than 1080p, and that it just decreases the visability of jaggies and lines and such in games, so that got me thinking that maybe the jump from 1080p to 1440p might be bigger than the difference between 1440p and 4K.

If you've used all three resolutions, which resolution do you think would be the worthier upgrade for the money from 1080p, 1440p or 4K? Is the real life difference between 1080p and 1440p or 1440p and 4K bigger? I don't think it would be worth it to upgrade to 1440p then 4K, so I'm only considering one or the other. I don't care that much about the benefits of desktop real estate or browsing benefits or whatever, I'm just concerned about the visual difference in gaming with jagged lines and such.

Also, if you've had experience comparing 1080p with heavy AA VS 1440p or 4K without AA, and if I'm just concerned about jaggies in video games what would be better value upgrade to shoot for. If heavy AA makes a bigger difference I would love to save the extra cash on not having to buy another monitor.

 

[Chugalug_]

1440p 144hz is the best option with a 1080.
Get the AOC AQ271QG, same specs as the XB271HU and PG279Q for $614 instead of $699.

 

[EnsisTheSlayer]

@Chugalug_ 60FPS w medium or high settings is my goal, I'm considering either 1440p 60FPS with a GTX 1070 or 4K 60FPS with a GTX 1080. I'm not concerned with maxing out settings or getting 144Hz.

 

[Chugalug_]

4k 60Hz isn't a good choice with the 1080, you'll be hitting about 45-50FPS in most stuff, it isn't quite there yet.
Go 1440p.

 

[EnsisTheSlayer]

60FPS ideally, but 45-50FPS is fine for me (as long as it doesn't frequent below 30FPS). My question was directed to those who've compared the three resolutions and could properly explain the visual differences they've seen with jagged lines and clarity and such, so I myself can do the research and decide what setup is right for me.

 

[Chugalug_]

You lower MSAA to 2x or 4x at 4k since the pixel density is such that you don't notice these imperfections as much.
4k looks much clearer. 1440p is also crisp.