i5-4460 vs skylake(budget)

[rubervaldo66]

Hello. I'm building a new PC and haven't decided yet about my CPU. I already have 8GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM and I really want to reuse it, but this is only possible with a Haswell CPU. Is there any real difference between these two gens? Also, I'll use this only for gaming in a GTX 1060 and a 1080p @144Hz monitor.
PS: since I'm on a budget, I don't want to buy a new pair of DDR4 RAM since those don't offer much difference as far as I know. The main question is: is the extra money of a skylake processor(i5-6500 or even a 6400) and new RAM worth it or the 4460 should do it? The 4690k is almost at the same price of the 4460(I'm not afraid of overclocking if needed) but those Z97 MOBOs are expensive as hell.

 

[CTurbo]

What about the i5 4590? That was the one I used the most. Any of the Haswell i5s would be great with a 1060. I wouldn't be afraid to get one.

 

[dexxterlab97]

I am using i5 4460 and works good. Your gtx 1060 should carry enough force since most game are gpu instensive. Get a 4460 and save yourself some money

 

[rubervaldo66]

What about the i5 4590? That was the one I used the most. Any of the Haswell i5s would be great with a 1060. I wouldn't be afraid to get one.

I'm afraid that's not a good option. The 4590 is costing the same as an i5-6600K in my country and has a worse/same performance if I'm correct.

 

[CTurbo]

So the 4590 is more expensive than the 4690k? That's odd. Anyway, the 4460 would be fine, but if the 4690k is about the same price like you said, just get that. You don't HAVE to overclock it.

 

[rubervaldo66]

So the 4590 is more expensive than the 4690k? That's odd. Anyway, the 4460 would be fine, but if the 4690k is about the same price like you said, just get that. You don't HAVE to overclock it.

Just for your info about the prices here in Brazil:
i5-4590 USD 390
i5-4690k USD 380 (don't ask my why LOL)
i5-6600k USD 410
i5-6400 USD 305
Anyways, I really liked your idea of having the 4690k and not overclocking it(this way I can get a cheaper non-OC mobo. Sugestions?). I know the 6600k looks so good in price but with that I'd have to buy some new RAM and I really don't think it's worth it. What concerns me is the "future proof" thing. Do you think I'll be good having such an old CPU?

 

[CTurbo]

From those prices, I would go with the i5 6400 and buy some new RAM. How much is the i5 6500 or 6600?

 

[William Henrickson]

I vote i5-4460, 3.4ghz is no slouch ya know! SAVE $$$

 

[rubervaldo66]

6500 is at 348 and the 6600 non-k at 389.
Also, a 2x4GB Kingston @ 2133MHz DDR4 costs 79USD.

 

[William Henrickson]

How much for just the 4460?

Saving 79 in RAM cost in addition to whatever the cpu cost just cant be beat if on a budget.

 

[rubervaldo66]

4460 is going for 303USD. By the way, the 4440 is at 284USD. I'm starting to get distant from the skylake ones. The price of new RAMs and a cooler could buy me a nicer Haswell CPU such as the 4690k.

 

[William Henrickson]

i5-4440, budget H87 board, same RAM, stock cooler. SUPER SAVER COMBO BREAKER!

 

[CTurbo]

Go with the 4460 then. You'll be happy with it.

 

[rubervaldo66]

I still have the possibility to buy a 4960k with a budget mobo and don't overclock it. Or should I stick with the 4460/4440? Is there a noticeable difference?

 

[CTurbo]

The 4690k seems to be $77 USD more expensive so I don't think it's worth it at all.

 

[William Henrickson]

3.9Ghz for $380 - 4690K
3.4Ghz for $303 - 4460
3.3Ghz for $284 - 4440