4770k vs 4790k

[thatguyyouknow75]

Hello LTT community, I plan on making some big changes in my computer in the near future, but Id still like to be able to afford my tuition afterwards. I plan to retire my 8350 which has served me very well, and switch to Intel. Im aware of the differences between the 4770k and 4790k, but if i were able to find a 4770k at an extremely low "clearance" price, would it be worth it? The heat isnt an issue as my system is watercooled, my only aim is performance and longevity, id like to wait a few generations before upgrading again.

 

Edit: would a 4820k and x79 board perform better than the 4790k?

[Lays]

If you can get a good deal on a 4770k then yes.

[Koffehh]

I think you answered the question yourself

[Senzelian]

Hello LTT community, I plan on making some big changes in my computer in the near future, but Id still like to be able to afford my tuition afterwards. I plan to retire my 8350 which has served me very well, and switch to Intel. Im aware of the differences between the 4770k and 4790k, but if i were able to find a 4770k at an extremely low "clearance" price, would it be worth it? The heat isnt an issue as my system is watercooled, my only aim is performance and longevity, id like to wait a few generations before upgrading again.

 

The 4770k and 4790k are performance wise the same. You might get a higher overclock on the 4790k, but that also depends on the good old silicon lottery.

So, if you can find a 4770k at a lower price, then go for it. Your system won't explode

[GrimNeo]

Hello LTT community, I plan on making some big changes in my computer in the near future, but Id still like to be able to afford my tuition afterwards. I plan to retire my 8350 which has served me very well, and switch to Intel. Im aware of the differences between the 4770k and 4790k, but if i were able to find a 4770k at an extremely low "clearance" price, would it be worth it? The heat isnt an issue as my system is watercooled, my only aim is performance and longevity, id like to wait a few generations before upgrading again.

 

Edit: would a 4820k and x79 board perform better than the 4790k?

Get the 4770K for the cheap price if you can. Microcenter has a great deal on the 4790K if you have one in your area.

[thatguyyouknow75]

The 4770k and 4790k are performance wise the same. You might get a higher overclock on the 4790k, but that also depends on the good old silicon lottery.

So, if you can find a 4770k at a lower price, then go for it. Your system won't explode

Ive had good luck in the past with chips, 5.0ghz on the 8350, i nearly shit my pants

[thatguyyouknow75]

Get the 4770K for the cheap price if you can. Microcenter has a great deal on the 4790K if you have one in your area.

I do have one in my area, and 279 USD is a great price. They dont really have many good deals except on processors and im not entirely sure why

[GrimNeo]

I do have one in my area, and 279 USD is a great price. They dont really have many good deals except on processors and im not entirely sure why

Yeah I know but they do price match Newegg and Amazon. I'm not sure about Amazon. But they do price match TigerDirect as well.

[Tomorrow]

The performance of the two are so close go for the cheapest price you can find