Is the i5-4690K really that much better than the i5-4590?

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

Some people have told me that the i5-4690K is much better than the i5-4590 and i know that it may be faster a little but is it really worth the extra $40? And i have no intentions on overclocking this CPU on this build foe specific reasons. If i did get the i5-4590 would it be able to handle Skyrim on ultra and also high end games like Battlefield 4? If i am not going to be overclocking should i just get the i5-4690 non K version? or stick with the i5-4590. Also does the i5-4690 work with my motherboard below without needed BIOS updating? I am trying to save some money and to build a decent gaming PC that can handle those games. I want to stay in the $210 CPU price range if possible. Here is a link to my Motherboard and also my Graphics card for details below if needed.

Motheboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157512&cm_re=ASRock_H97M_PRO4-_-13-157-512-_-Product

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761&cm_re=R9_270X-_-14-127-761-_-Product

And if you guys need a comparison to save ya trouble here is a link also. I mainly want opinions of others before i just rely on CPU boss lol.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4690-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4590

i7Baby · Jul 7, 2014

If you overclock the k version it'll pull miles ahead. But you then also need a custom cooler for it eg coolermaster hyper 212 evo ($30).

And the k will also support the current top line gpus - 290x and 780ti even sli/xfire of them.

rolli59 · Jul 7, 2014

The 4690K is not that much better unless you are going to overclock it. The difference in them is basically the same percentage as the clock difference. Any modern I5 (except slow low energy ones) will keep up with the most powerful GPU's that are on the market.

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

rolli59 :

Ok what about the diference between the i5-4690 and the i5-4590, both non K versions. And will the ASRock H97M Pro4 LGA 1150 Motherboard work with both of them if i chose one?

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

i7Baby :

Ok what about the diference between the i5-4690 and the i5-4590, both non K versions. And will the ASRock H97M Pro4 LGA 1150 Motherboard work with both of them if i chose one?

LucoTF · Jul 7, 2014

If you're gaming on a 60hz monitor then meh, they're all good

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

LucoTF :

I am using a 32 inch HDTV via HDMI so will it be ok?

i7Baby · Jul 7, 2014

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4690-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4590

The newer one is a bit better.

rolli59 · Jul 7, 2014

Ferrariassassin :

The board will and again the difference is only clock speed and will not be noticeable.

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

rolli59 :

Thank you so much man, so will the i5-4590 be able to play Skyrim on ultra and maybe even BF4? Here is my GPU can you tell me the capability of it and if its good man? I am an automotive Technician and it really got me into it so i picked this hobby up lol.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761&cm_re=R9_270X-_-14-127-761-_-Product

LucoTF · Jul 7, 2014

The 270x is a nice, solid card but it's not a juggernaut or anything. An i5-4430 would be more than enough

LucoTF · Jul 7, 2014

Save some money on your CPU and put it on the GPU for best performance imo

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

i7Baby :

But if i got the 4590 will it work well with games like skyrim on ultra settings and maybe even BF4? Here is my GPU so you can check it out and tell me what ya think will it work good with it and everything?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761&cm_re=R9_270X-_-14-127-761-_-Product

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

LucoTF :

So what your saying is as long as i have a decent CPU and a bad ass graphics card i ill do pretty good? So if i do get the i5-4590 it will kick ass? lol

rolli59 · Jul 7, 2014

The GPU will work fine with the CPU but really a cheaper I5 with a stronger GPU like R9 280 or 280X would give better gaming performance.

LucoTF · Jul 7, 2014

Ferrariassassin :

The general idea is to throw money at the graphics card more than the CPU to get the most bang for your buck. If you're buying a 270x then the i5-4590 will be fine and you don't need to pay for anything better imo.

LucoTF · Jul 7, 2014

rolli59 :

Also this.

oxiide · Jul 7, 2014

Ferrariassassin :

I play BF4 with a 4-year old Core i5-750, and even that is fast enough to allow 60 FPS. So yeah, any Haswell Core i5 will be more than fine. Unless you get the Core i5-4690K (and overclock it), there's very little practical difference between the other i5-4xxx's. ±100 MHz here and there.

Your GPU probably won't manage 60 FPS in that game without dropping down to medium/high-ish settings. You'll certainly be able to play it just fine, though.

Skyrim on Ultra is nothing, unless you load it up with hundreds of graphics mods.

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

rolli59 :

oxiide :

See thats why i am building this PC because i am a HUUUUGE skyrim fan and i want to be able to use as many graphics mods on Skyrim and play as well as possible. I just do not want to go over $240 on a GPU. If you can suggest a good GPU here is my motherboard again if you need to look at it and i decided to buy the i5-4590 since its only $200 and the other ones are not worth it considering i am not overclocking.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157512&cm_re=ASRock_H97M_PRO4-_-13-157-512-_-Product

rolli59 · Jul 7, 2014

Both cards stronger than the 270X http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=142,167&sort=a8 with the 280 stronger http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/67581-sapphire-radeon-r9-280-dual-x/?page=4

Ferrariassassin · Jul 7, 2014

rolli59 :

Whats the first one? the link send me to a site that shows 100`s of GPU`s

rolli59 · Jul 8, 2014

R9 280 from AMD and GTX760 from Nvidia. What brand and model is what you want to get but I would get this one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100373l

LucoTF · Jul 8, 2014

rolli59 :

The 760 and the r9 280 trade blows in gaming tests. Skyrim performance in this review is crazy similar:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/05/19/amd-radeon-r9-280-review-feat-xfx/7

I think it comes down to what brand you prefer, or if you have no preference then whatever is cheapest on the date of purchase - which is the R9 280 right now. (Personally I do prefer nvidia cards, I've had microstuttering issues with AMD in the past but it's definitely just a personal preference and I wouldn't push one brand over the other on anyone else).

Ferrariassassin · Jul 8, 2014

LucoTF :

rolli59 :

The 760 and the r9 280 trade blows in gaming tests. Skyrim performance in this review is crazy similar:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2014/05/19/amd-radeon-r9-280-review-feat-xfx/7

I think it comes down to what brand you prefer, or if you have no preference then whatever is cheapest on the date of purchase - which is the R9 280 right now. (Personally I do prefer nvidia cards, I've had microstuttering issues with AMD in the past but it's definitely just a personal preference and I wouldn't push one brand over the other on anyone else).

Well i like Nvidia more but it is hard to find a good one under $240 that can even play Skyrim

LucoTF · Jul 8, 2014

Ferrariassassin :

Rolli already linked a few GTX 760s...

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n7602gd5oc

^$220 with free copy of Watch Dogs, or

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2oc2gd5

^$230 with a bit of a better cooling option

The GTX 760 is a great card:

Is the i5-4690K really that much better than the i5-4590?

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