I5 4690k to i7 4790k

[vsneou]

So I've been looking around and saw that the 17 4790k was the only i7 that uses lga 1150. I know there are other i7s out there but I just don't want to buy another motherboard and ddr4 ram. So would the upgrade from a it 4690k be any different from a i7 4790k?

 

[Supahos]

In the occasion where it can use 8 threads fully it'll be around 40-45% stronger. Anything that loads one thread up the most it'll be 0% stronger(if you clock them the same speed) I'm not saying don't do it but definitely look for a good deal on the 4790k

 

[LordVile]

I agree with Suphaos.

You can always hold out for a switch. Well what you have now etc. Would be better in the long run rather than essentially doubling down on a dead platform.

 

[SkyNetRising]

So I've been looking around and saw that the 17 4790k was the only i7 that uses lga 1150.

There are 12 models actually.
https://ark.intel.com/products/series/75023/4th-Generation-Intel-Core-i7-Processors#@desktop

 

[Supahos]

The 4790k is the only one he should consider, though I suppose you're technically Accurate lol

 

[guanyu210379]

So I've been looking around and saw that the 17 4790k was the only i7 that uses lga 1150.

There are 12 models actually.
https://ark.intel.com/products/series/75023/4th-Generation-Intel-Core-i7-Processors#@desktop

If you plan to upgrade from I5 4690k and plan to keep the mainboard and RAM, the best options are only 4770k and 4790k. Only 2.

 

[vsneou]

So I've been looking around and saw that the 17 4790k was the only i7 that uses lga 1150.

There are 12 models actually.
https://ark.intel.com/products/series/75023/4th-Generation-Intel-Core-i7-Processors#@desktop

If you plan to upgrade from I5 4690k and plan to keep the mainboard and RAM, the best options are only 4770k and 4790k. Only 2.

Yeah, I plan to keep the same board and ram. 4790k seems like the best at the moment.

 

[AreH]

Well vsneou, I have been using 4790k for last 4 years and have intention to use it next 2 to 3 years, or maybe more, who knows . Excellent cpu. Just upgraded ram from 8 to 16 gb of ddr3 which I found pretty cheap (used one). So, no mistake with that cpu.

Best luck!

 

[guanyu210379]

I7 4xxx line-up is still ok, incl. my E3-1231V3.
I am still running it and has no real plan on upgrading it yet....well..unless, if the coming Ryzen or Intel can really blow me away.

 

[ElectrO_90]

I have the 4790k - great CPU recommend it if you can get it cheap enough for an upgrade, but don't forget.
If you want to go for a better system, you will sell your old one and add a bit more cash for a newer system.
So you have to weigh up the pro's and con's



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