Best CPU for GTX 1070

[George Bear]

So I upgraded to a GTX 1070 a little while ago and although it has been working quite well for me, I suspect my i5-4690k could be causing some bottlenecking. 

 

If that is the case, what CPU would you recommend for upgrading? Besides gaming, I'm also a graphic designer so would be using a number of programs from Adobes CC suite (from complex illustrations in Illustrator to some light video editing).

 

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.  

[Oryzaki]

if you are using Adobe I would go with something intel as abode is arbitrarily slower on Ryzen. If it for gaming I would go with the i5 8600k unless your streaming then you might want to go with the i7 8700. Keep in mind however that the two processors have a difference of no more than 7fps when paired with a 1080ti so that's only if you're going to stream.  

[Fatlooser123]

6 minutes ago, George Bear said:

So I upgraded to a GTX 1070 a little while ago and although it has been working quite well for me, I suspect my i5-4690k could be causing some bottlenecking. 

 

If that is the case, what CPU would you recommend for upgrading? Besides gaming, I'm also a graphic designer so would be using a number of programs from Adobes CC suite (from complex illustrations in Illustrator to some light video editing).

 

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.  

It is quite the bottleneck. I would suggest an AMD Ryzen 5 1600.

[Oryzaki]

4 minutes ago, Fatlooser123 said:

It is quite the bottleneck. I would suggest an AMD Ryzen 5 1600.

That s bad suggestion because he says he is using a bunch of Adobe applications which run much worse on AMD CPUs also that CPU is much worse in games than the Intel ones at 1080p 

Benchmarks for Reference: https://www.techspot.com/review/1505-intel-core-8th-gen-vs-amd-ryzen/ 

[Fatlooser123]

2 minutes ago, Oryzaki said:

That s bad suggestion because he says he is using a bunch of Adobe applications which run much worse on AMD CPUs also that CPU is much worse in games than the Intel ones at 1080p 

I would stronger suggest an Intel Core i7 7740X but thats alot more expensive than the 1600

[Princess Luna]

2 minutes ago, Fatlooser123 said:

It is quite the bottleneck. I would suggest an AMD Ryzen 5 1600.

A well overclocked 4690K is faster and better at gaming in older DX11 titles and pretty much the same in DX12 compared the Ryzen 5 1600 this side grade is quite pointless truth be told, specially when Adobe favours Intel like crazy.

 

Bad advise ;x

 

Either ways if OP really needs an upgrade it'd be a coffee lake i5 or i7 locked or unlocked, then again I suppose it's worthier to first try limiting your own multi-tasking a little, the i5 4690K can keep up with a 1070 if you adjust your settings nicely and close side/backgrounds applications when you go game those more CPU demanding titles.

 

 

[Princess Luna]

1 minute ago, Fatlooser123 said:

I would stronger suggest an Intel Core i7 7740X but thats alot more expensive than the 1600

Okay you're either trolling or is clueless of your advice, suggest you to learn a bit more before trying to assist other people.

[Oryzaki]

1 minute ago, Princess Cadence said:

Okay you're either trolling or is clueless of your advice, suggest you to learn a bit more before trying to assist other people.

Actually thou

[gbergeron]

50 minutes ago, George Bear said:

So I upgraded to a GTX 1070 a little while ago and although it has been working quite well for me, I suspect my i5-4690k could be causing some bottlenecking. 

 

If that is the case, what CPU would you recommend for upgrading? Besides gaming, I'm also a graphic designer so would be using a number of programs from Adobes CC suite (from complex illustrations in Illustrator to some light video editing).

 

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.  

4790K best cheapest option, no need to change board and ram

otherwise go for 8700K z370 and you will be good for a long while