Core i7 4790 vs Core i7 4790k?

[Seth Mony]

Hi, guys. Which one of these CPUs is better for gaming? Should I get the 4790K or is it not necessary? I want my build to last for 5+ years for future generation gaming, and I think that getting the K series enables me to OC it later. But I don't want to spend more money if 4790 is good enough.

So do you think that 4790 is enough? Or should I get 4790K?

Thank you in advanced.

 

[Winly]

They are basically the same CPU. The difference between a K and non-k intel CPU is that the K series can be overclocked. If you have no intention of oc then just get the non K version. But I think the -4790K is worth it. The i7-4790K is 4 GHz at stock, versus the 4790 at 3.6 Ghz.

 

[Alpha3031]

The K also has a .4 GHz clock speed boost, and is well worth it if you can overclock.

Also, you may wish to consider a i5 4690K, which is pretty much the same performance wise currently. There's no doubt the i7's are more future proof though.

 

[-Lone-]

I would spend the little extra for the K, you never know if you will more CPU in the future, having the option to get a boost is always good and future proof, better than regret it later to get a new CPU

 

[Gagan sarpanch]

Go with i7 4790k for gaming

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2235574/4790-4790k.html

 

[sizzling]

If you get the K version you will also need a Z97 motherboard if you want take advantage of overclocking which are more expensive and you will need a better cooler.

 

[spp85]

If you wanted to last your machine 5 plus years I think its worth to have a 4790K CPU Bcz after 3 or 4 years and you are in need for speed, overclock the CPU by a few hundred Mhz then you have overridden the CPU bottlenecking in games of that time.

 

[Seth Mony]

Thank you all.