i7-4930k vs i7-4790k for Gaming

[Dave3000]

I currently own an i7-4930k. I don't overclock as I want to minimize troubleshooting as much as possible. Anyone here switch from either a 3930k, 3960x, 3970x, or a 4930k to a 4790k and saw an improvement in performance in certain games or worse performance in certain games? I don't know if I should switch to a 4790k system if my primary objective is gaming? I can get a 4790k for $280 before tax at a store near me and of course I know it will require a new motherboard as well. I already an a GTX 780Ti so I already have no need to upgrade my GPU currently, especially when the next fastest one is $1000 and barely faster at gaming.

 

[blackened23]

All of these CPUs are in spitting distance of each other for PC gaming. I'd say keep what you have.

 

[dmoney1980]

I just sold my x79 based setup. My advice for you is to wait a little because intel is releasing the x99 chipset and cpu in the next 60 days. When that happens, you'll see plenty of benchmarks that compares your cpu, the new ones, along with the 4790k. I think that the 4930k is a solid cpu, even if it's not as strong "per core" as devil's canyon.

If you hold off and decide to upgrade to x99, you can can still get a good buck for your current setup. If you sell now and buy a 4790, you may regret it in 2 months.

 

[toyota]

you already had a thread on this http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2387540&highlight=

and why do you have to ask when there are plenty of reviews???

 

[Dave3000]

Just wanted to know if there was anyone that did switch like this and if they regretted it.

 

[tweakboy]

NO difference honestly except for numbers... gl

 

[tollingalong]

Just wanted to know if there was anyone that did switch like this and if they regretted it.

I had an i7 2600. On my power powered/low noise/save the whales system I went from a G530 to a 3350P+7770 and I kicked myself. There was a difference but not enough to justify the extra noise/heat and dead whales.

CPU as so darn fast these days it generally doesn't matter... unless you're going to play Witcher 3 .

 

[crashtech]

I think it is rather pointless to buy any "K" CPU and then not overclock it, especially a 4930K. For a non-overclocker, the sane top choice is a 4790.

 

[toyota]

I think it is rather pointless to buy any "K" CPU and then not overclock it, especially a 4930K. For a non-overclocker, the sane top choice is a 4790.

the sane choice would be 4790k as its only 30-35 bucks more and comes clocked higher out of the box. click on one setting and all 4 cores will be going to 4.4. heck that setting is on by default in some cases but cant be used on non k cpus any longer. so in the end that 35 bucks actually gets you 800 mhz more without really doing any overclocking.

 

[TuxDave]

I think it is rather pointless to buy any "K" CPU and then not overclock it, especially a 4930K. For a non-overclocker, the sane top choice is a 4790.

Normally that would make sense... except the base frequency is higher in the k without sacrificing any of the bells and whistles (features).

http://ark.intel.com/products/80806/Intel-Core-i7-4790-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_00-GHz

http://ark.intel.com/products/80807/Intel-Core-i7-4790K-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_40-GHz


Edit: Bleh... should've saved 5 minutes by not getting the links.

 

[crashtech]

Good points, guys, you are absolutely right. I kinda spaced out on the stock clock difference.

 

[UaVaj]

fact #1. you do not self overclock.
fact #2. you are a gamer.
fact #3. single 780ti

due to the higher clock (3.4 vs 4.0) and higher ipc (ivb vs hw). you will see a nice boost in overall gaming performance.

due to the lesser core. games that are very well threaded such as bf4. you will take a slight performance hit. this would only applies in hi-end multi-gpu scenarios where the cpu may become the bottle neck.

"BASED" on YOUR facts. you will NOT regret this change whatsoever.



on the other hand. "IF" you were to consider overclocking and/or multi-gpu. then 4930k is the clear winner.

 

[Attic]

The 4930k is a beast.

Best solution is to change your mind and OC the 4930k. Plenty of ways to test for stability and you don't need to go balls to the wall with the OC. You can get plenty of extra performance with a decent OC.

4790k is best gaming cpu if you don't OC. 4790k for $280 and a z97 main board shouldn't set you back much if at all after selling your current cpu and main board.

 

[BrightCandle]

GameGPU.ru data:

and

from
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3638175/GameGPU CPU performance.ods

 

[crashtech]

I think it is expected that 4930K buyers will overclock. Hard to imagine not doing so, given the specs.

 

[upgrade fanatic]

I think it is rather pointless to buy any "K" CPU and then not overclock it, especially a 4930K. For a non-overclocker, the sane top choice is a 4790.

So true. Actually, I think not overclocking anything is a sin, but I am sick!

 

[polarmystery]

So true. Actually, I think not overclocking anything is a sin, but I am sick!

I just purchased a Core i7 4790k and a Z97 motherboard to use with my Corsair H100i and I don't plan on overclocking it. How does that make you feel? :whiste: