Intel Core i7-4960X Extreme vs Core i7-4790K, which is better for gaming?

[SuperAdithya]

I have came with 2 CPUs for my new PC, Intel Core i7-4690X Extreme Edition LGA2011 3.6 GHZ hexa core processor and the Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0 GHZ LGA1150 Quad Core (newer model) processor.
I want to use my PC for ultimate gaming and I will overclock (in future). But the 4960X is older than 4790K and the 4790K has built in Graphics and newer features. I am worrying that Intel may end the support for 4960X and I may end up using 'Old gen' processors 😛 !
So should I go for the 4960X, as its perfomance is better than 4790K (but less overclocked speed of 4960X as shown here.?
Please suggest me, you can post any of your thoughts, and all posts are welcomed 😉 and appreciated
Thank you 😀

 

[sid_90]

The i7-4960X packs more processing cores than the Intel i7-4790K. Large number of cores helps this processor to process multiple programs or heavily multi-threaded applications.

The Intel Core i7-4790K offers higher operating frequency than the Intel Core i7-4960X microprocessor.
The Intel Core i7-4790K processor incorporates AVX2, F16C and FMA3 instructions. While these extensions are not extensively supported by programs yet, their support should improve in future apps.
Besides 4 CPU cores, the processor embeds HD 4600 graphics. This GPU can be used for casual gaming and 3D applications.
Power consumption of the microprocessor is better.
Based on current official prices, the processor is 66% cheaper.

 

[SuperAdithya]

The i7-4960X packs more processing cores than the Intel i7-4790K. Large number of cores helps this processor to process multiple programs or heavily multi-threaded applications.

The Intel Core i7-4790K offers higher operating frequency than the Intel Core i7-4960X microprocessor.
The Intel Core i7-4790K processor incorporates AVX2, F16C and FMA3 instructions. While these extensions are not extensively supported by programs yet, their support should improve in future apps.
Besides 4 CPU cores, the processor embeds HD 4600 graphics. This GPU can be used for casual gaming and 3D applications.
Power consumption of the microprocessor is better.
Based on current official prices, the processor is 66% cheaper.

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So you mean that, for future proof processor and good perfomance, I should go for the 4790K?

 

[sid_90]

The i7-4960X packs more processing cores than the Intel i7-4790K. Large number of cores helps this processor to process multiple programs or heavily multi-threaded applications.

The Intel Core i7-4790K offers higher operating frequency than the Intel Core i7-4960X microprocessor.
The Intel Core i7-4790K processor incorporates AVX2, F16C and FMA3 instructions. While these extensions are not extensively supported by programs yet, their support should improve in future apps.
Besides 4 CPU cores, the processor embeds HD 4600 graphics. This GPU can be used for casual gaming and 3D applications.
Power consumption of the microprocessor is better.
Based on current official prices, the processor is 66% cheaper.

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So you mean that, for future proof processor and good perfomance, I should go for the 4790K?

Yep... and that's beyond doubt
Read this for more info...
http://versus.com/en/intel-core-i7-4790k-vs-intel-core-i7-4960x

 

[SuperAdithya]

For reference, here is PCPartPicker list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VMVLFT

 

[SuperAdithya]

The i7-4960X packs more processing cores than the Intel i7-4790K. Large number of cores helps this processor to process multiple programs or heavily multi-threaded applications.

The Intel Core i7-4790K offers higher operating frequency than the Intel Core i7-4960X microprocessor.
The Intel Core i7-4790K processor incorporates AVX2, F16C and FMA3 instructions. While these extensions are not extensively supported by programs yet, their support should improve in future apps.
Besides 4 CPU cores, the processor embeds HD 4600 graphics. This GPU can be used for casual gaming and 3D applications.
Power consumption of the microprocessor is better.
Based on current official prices, the processor is 66% cheaper.

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So you mean that, for future proof processor and good perfomance, I should go for the 4790K?

Yep... and that's beyond doubt
Read this for more info...
http://versus.com/en/intel-core-i7-4790k-vs-intel-core-i7-4960x

Thanks so much for clearing my doubts! 😉 😀

 

[Spectre694]

just for the record the 4960X is getting dropped this year in favor of the new Haswell-e ones so yes you are buying and "old" CPU. Haswell-E pre order prices are basically the same as the outgoing ivy-bridge e ones

 

[sid_90]

For reference, here is PCPartPicker list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VMVLFT

Very strong build u got there...

 

[laviniuc]

for quad crossfire like with the 2 295x 's you need the extra bandwidth of the 4960x (or even of the 4930k) so get a 2011 board + one of these cpu-s. or wait till haswell e gets released.

edit: also for storage... maybe get 1 ssd and 1 mechanical larger hdd instead

 

[SuperAdithya]

1 more advantage: If the main graphic card suddenly stops working, then the Intel processor's built in graphics, available in the 4790K, is a backup! He He 😀

 

[DubbleClick]

With that much of a budged, you should just wait for X99 mobos, ddr4 ram and Haswell-E extreme series at the end of this year.

 

[SuperAdithya]

I can't wait 🙁

 

[DubbleClick]

Just go with a i7 4790k, a nice z97 mainboard and an aftermarket cooler then. It's overall a lot cheaper than the 4960x and a 2011 socket motherboard, so you will save money that you can push towards your next build, or just save it for whatever else. You'll get overall better performance in games and even multi threaded workloads aren't going to be much slower, unless you would get the i7 4960x to a 4.8ghz oc or so. And even then, the difference won't be any higher than 20%, while saving on your electricity bill and winning in less threaded workouts nevertheless.

Unless you're very focussed on 4k gaming on ultra with 60+ fps, you might as well just take one r9 295x2.
When you later upgrade to Haswell-E (if you do), you could also get the 2nd gpu then, if you still feel the need for it.

 

[SuperAdithya]

I have ALREADY decided for going for the 4790k, (told above), 😀 and I AM FOCUSSED ON 4K Gaming, so I will surely go for the R9 295x2

 

[WOWGuy]

Personally went with ASUS rampage blackmb with the 4960x running dual cards and only 32 gb of ram clock speeds at average 4.2 - 4.4 not pushing it too hard just a little nudge can run end game content on ultra and maintain 100+ fps. CPU stays running nice and cool.