Is an 7700k good for 4k gaming?

rhysdonovan4 · Nov 19, 2017

Currently have an i7 6700 equipped with an GTX1080 Ti, trying to figure out what cpu I would need for decent 4k gaming.

I want the new 8700, but it is sold out, and most likely for ages to come. Is it worth getting the 7700k? Will it run decent 4k gaming?

Thank you for your time and paitence,
Rhys

dudeman509 · Nov 19, 2017

6700 will do 4k just fine. Even with a 1080ti, 4k gaming is still held back by current GPUs rather than CPUs.

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/nvidia-gtx-1080-ti-benchmarks,review-4241.html

The 6700 is more than capable of 60+ FPS frame rates in almost any current game out there at 1080p resolution. Most 4k games just barely hit that mark on a 1080ti.

4745454b · Nov 19, 2017

Agreed. If you had a weaker CPU I'd suggest changing it. But the 6700 should do fine.

You said you had the 6700 and the 1080TI? What issues are you having? What does the rest of your system look like?

rhysdonovan4 · Nov 20, 2017

Is having problems getting it over the 60 fps on a 1080p monitor. Thinks it is bottlenecking. Sorry about this, people

GR1M_ZA · Nov 20, 2017

rhysdonovan4 :

Sound like your monitor is only a 60Hz monitor that is why you wont get higher than 60fps on 1080p.

Bob125484 · Nov 20, 2017

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117826

8700 is available now

rhysdonovan4 · Nov 20, 2017

My setup so far:
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700 @ 3.40GHz 24 °C
Skylake 14nm Technology
RAM
32.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1066MHz (15-15-15-36)
Motherboard
ASRock H170M Pro4 (CPUSocket) 31 °C
Graphics
ZOWIE RL LCD (1920x1080@60Hz)
3071MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (ASUStek Computer Inc) 28 °C
Storage
447GB SanDisk SDSSDA480G (SSD) 43 °C
1863GB Seagate ST2000DM001-1ER164 (SATA) 30 °C
Optical Drives
PIONEER BD-RW BDR-209D
Audio
Steam Streaming Speakers

Is looking to get a 4k monitor, though does already have a 4k tv. Tried to run it through the tv, and only got 30fps with Shadow of War.

Am looking to be able to get decent (maybe 40 - 50) fpd for Assassin's Creed Origins in 4k. Was told that my CPU is too weak to run the GPU, with a 10% bottleneck. Was looking to get the 8700, but sold out here in Aussie unless you order over seas.

GR1M_ZA · Nov 20, 2017

rhysdonovan4 :

Your TV might only support 30Hz @ 4K...thats why your only seeing 30fps. You do not need a CPU to get 60fps @ 4K on games.

Your CPU is fine. Your 1080ti will do 60fps @4K , but you might need to turn some setting down to maintain a solid 60fps.

Please see https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17VRKPjyiTBx9Ewc2xkmaMZD2tA3gSOG3rNtH4OEiz3g/edit#gid=0

I found the chart here : http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3192807/ultimate-bottlenecking-guide.html

rhysdonovan4 · Nov 20, 2017

So can anyone suggest a good 4k monitor for under a $1000? Is there truly any difference between FreeSync and GSync? Or refresh rates, for that matter...?

Thank you to all for your help, it is greatly appreciated.

GR1M_ZA · Nov 20, 2017

rhysdonovan4 :

Sorry, I will not be able to comment, I still use a 1080p monitor.

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