I'm considering an interesting setup for 4K gaming, specifically pairing an i7-4790 with an RX 9070 GRE for casual AAA gaming. I recently saw some videos where an i7-4790K was paired with an RX 9060 XT, and the performance was surprisingly decent. I've already set up an RX 9060 XT in a family PC with an i7-4790 (not the K version) as a way for my mom to gradually start playing AAA games, given her previous gaming experience has mostly been with casual titles. I'm curious about whether upgrading to the RX 9070 GRE would significantly improve the gaming experience, given that the CPU is quite old. I mainly plan on playing older or classic titles, like The Witcher 3 and Black Myth: Wukong. My concerns are: Will the i7-4790 bottleneck the performance at 4K? And is the improvement from the 9060 XT to the 9070 GRE worth it, considering this setup is aimed at visual quality rather than high FPS? Any insights from others who have tried similar configurations would be really helpful!
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Yeah, that CPU is pretty outdated. You're definitely looking at a bottleneck when it comes to modern gaming. While the RX 9070 GRE will likely offer better visuals than the 9060 XT, the i7-4790 will hold it back considerably at 4K. Just keep in mind that at such a high resolution, the GPU does a lot of heavy lifting, so your mom might still enjoy playing without noticing the performance drop too badly, especially if she’s new to gaming. Just managing expectations regarding frame rates and stuttering is key.
Your setup might work for classic titles, but you could still run into performance issues with newer games that push the CPU harder. The i7-4790 is from a time when gaming demands were much lower, and while 4K does alleviate some pressure on the CPU, you can still expect those 1% lows to be pretty rough. If your mom is just getting into gaming, she might notice when things are choppy. If you keep things casual, though, it could still be an okay experience enough to keep her interested.
If you're mainly gaming at 4K with less CPU-intensive titles, you might get away with the current setup for a little bit. The RX 9070 GRE will definitely give you better graphics quality than the 9060 XT, but be prepared for some frame drops. You might want to hold off on upgrading unless you see significant performance issues. And don't forget, maintaining a stable frame rate will make a big difference in keeping gaming fun for your mom!
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