CPU that can run games on max settings. (WoW, Battlefield 4, Crysis 3 etc.)

minkey · May 27, 2014

I'm currently running a FX-8350, but I'm looking for an upgrade since my R9 290 Tri-X GPU is getting bottlenecked in almost every game by my CPU.

What CPU can run any game on the highest graphics settings without having any/much issues? I'm looking for an intel CPU, since AMD seems to be worse at CPUs compared to Intel when it comes to gaming

Eduello · May 27, 2014

Define bottlenecking. I can easily get over 90fps in BF4 with my FX-8350 on stock clocks if I turn down the settings (GPU bottleneck). If that's not enough for you, I recommend getting the upcoming i7-4790k and a Z97 board to accompany it.

minkey · May 27, 2014

Eduello :

How about the i7 4770k and i5 4670k? If I had to pick between those 2, which one would be the best choice?

Eduello · May 27, 2014

minkey :

The 4770k. The i5 offers improvement over the FX 8350 in single threaded tasks, but is pretty much equal in games like Crysis 3 that take advantage of 8 cores.

minkey · May 27, 2014

Eduello :

minkey :

The 4770k. The i5 offers improvement over the FX 8350 in single threaded tasks, but is pretty much equal in games like Crysis 3 that take advantage of 8 cores.

Alright thanks, I'll buy the i7 4770k then.

Eduello · May 27, 2014

Happy to help

JimmiGilbi · May 27, 2014

Just to throw a curve ball. A Xeon 1230v3 is an i7 4770 w/out igp and is at the same price as a i5 4670k! So you could save a $100 but if overclocking is important then yes, the i7 4770k..

Just wanted to share that..

Eduello · May 27, 2014

JimmiGilbi :

True, it depends on whether or not you want to OC:

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