Will a i3 8350k bottleneck a RTX 2080?

[Xeliath]

Hi, I am building a new computer, and I don't got a lotta money, but I want RTX 2080. I calculated that I can afford a i5 8600k, but if I can get away with a i3 8350k, that would be great. Does anyone know for a fact that in even single core CPU and GPU heavy workloads, the i3 8350k will not bottleneck the RTX 2080? I'll be overclocking to at least 4.5GHz. if I can, then 5.0GHz.

Not super urgent, but if you have an answer, please tell me as soon as easily possible.

 

Thanks

Note to everyone. This thread is solved

 

 

[manikyath]

wouldnt shout bottleneck all over the place, but thats defenately NOT a good combination...

 

if you're onn a relatively tight budget.. get a 2070 (or a last-gen card? they're more palletably priced for not *that* much performance difference) and get at least an i5.

[KarathKasun]

Skip 2000 series, they are trash.  Ray tracing is slow, as has been with all "new feature" GPU's.  Just get a cheap 1070  or 1060.

[aezakmi]

bro don't be dumb get a 1080Ti instead

[kelvinhall05]

Why do you want a 2080? You're basically throwing away money...just get a 1080ti.

[Nogghan]

3 hours ago, XeLiath said:

Hi, I am building a new computer, and I don't got a lotta money, but I want RTX 2080. I calculated that I can afford a i5 8600k, but if I can get away with a i3 8350k, that would be great. Does anyone know for a fact that in even single core CPU and GPU heavy workloads, the i3 8350k will not bottleneck the RTX 2080? I'll be overclocking to at least 4.5GHz. if I can, then 5.0GHz.

Not super urgent, but if you have an answer, please tell me as soon as easily possible.

 

Thanks

it could cause a limitation but i wouldnt call it a bottleneck, either way get the locked I5 8400 over the unlocked i3 for gaming its better youll actually see a difference with that CPU and that GPU combo

 

3 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Why do you want a 2080? You're basically throwing away money...just get a 1080ti.

because he wants a 2080 leave him alone let him buy what he wants with his money

[kelvinhall05]

Just now, Nogghan said:

because he wants a 2080 leave him alone let him buy what he wants with his money

And get an unbalanced system? He'll probably make an upgrade thread in a few weeks if he goes with that system...

[Nogghan]

Just now, kelvinhall05 said:

And get an unbalanced system? He'll probably make an upgrade thread in a few weeks if he goes with that system...

sure tell him not to buy the i3 and to get the 8600k but the GPU doesnt matter at that high end if youre talking about system balance you said get a 1080ti instead that isnt going to be an imbalance? but the 2080 is... okay alright...

 

[KarathKasun]

Just now, Nogghan said:

sure tell him not to buy the i3 and to get the 8600k but the GPU doesnt matter at that high end if youre talking about system balance you said get a 1080ti instead that isnt going to be an imbalance? but the 2080 is... okay alright...

 

 

 

15 minutes ago, XeLiath said:

I don't got a lotta money, but I want RTX 2080

If you dont have the money to beta-test hardware, dont buy beta quality hardware.

[Nogghan]

3 hours ago, XeLiath said:

Hi, I am building a new computer, and I don't got a lotta money, but I want RTX 2080. I calculated that I can afford a i5 8600k, but if I can get away with a i3 8350k, that would be great. Does anyone know for a fact that in even single core CPU and GPU heavy workloads, the i3 8350k will not bottleneck the RTX 2080? I'll be overclocking to at least 4.5GHz. if I can, then 5.0GHz.

Not super urgent, but if you have an answer, please tell me as soon as easily possible.

 

Thanks

most i3 8350k cannot get 5ghz most lockout at 4.8 some go above it yeah but thats the average and even then it  will run hardly faster than the 8400 locked CPU it will also require more substantial cooling 

also i own an 8600k @ 5ghz if youre curios, i thought about getting the locked but then i saw the 8600k when OCed will out perform the 7700k kaby lake i7 i had to get it 

[Xeliath]

So, I should not skimp, and go ahead and get the i5 8600k? BTW, for all you haters of the RTX 2080, I'm set on that, sorry. You're not changing my mind unless a non-used 1080 ti is under $500.

[Mustangace]

Pairing an i3 8350K with an RTX 2080 is like going to a job interview wearing sneakers and a suit.  Will not impress your prospective boss.  
Ok, some people actually do that, but it's usually unwise. 

 

Of course, I suppose you could upgrade your CPU at a later point should you find out that it is actually holding you back.  Personally, I tend to be proactive, going with what I think would be a good fit of both CPU and GPU.
 

3 hours ago, XeLiath said:

So, I should not skimp, and go ahead and get the i5 8600k? BTW, for all you haters of the RTX 2080, I'm set on that, sorry. You're not changing my mind unless a non-used 1080 ti is under $500.

Yes, don't skimp.  The i3 8350K has 4 cores, no threads and the i5 8600K has 6 cores, no threads.

[Xeliath]

Okay, that's fine, its only like, $150 more? I don't have a specific budget. I am aiming for $1700 ish though. So, no RTX 2080 FE for me...

[Mustangace]

7 minutes ago, XeLiath said:

Okay, that's fine, its only like, $150 more? I don't have a specific budget. I am aiming for $1700 ish though. So, no RTX 2080 FE for me...

The i5 8600K is only about $85 more at NewEgg.  Amazon should have similar pricing.  I would definitely go with that if I was on a restricted budget.

[Xeliath]

... do you mean $185? Because 85 is lower than the i3 8350k

[GDRRiley]

24 minutes ago, XeLiath said:

Okay, that's fine, its only like, $150 more? I don't have a specific budget. I am aiming for $1700 ish though. So, no RTX 2080 FE for me...

the FE is a bad version of the card, a 1080Ti is cheaper 

16 minutes ago, XeLiath said:

... do you mean $185? Because 85 is lower than the i3 8350k

its 85 more, you need to quote or tag people for them to see it.

[Xeliath]

2 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

the FE is a bad version of the card, a 1080Ti is cheaper 

its 85 more, you need to quote or tag people for them to see it.

I know... but... as I said before, this is the least urgent topic possible...

 

[GDRRiley]

23 minutes ago, XeLiath said:

I know... but... as I said before, this is the least urgent topic possible...

 

yeah but most people won't check back to old posts.

[Xeliath]

14 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

yeah but most people won't check back to old posts.

True... it doesn't matter, ima just spring for the i5 8600k and RTX 2080.

[Nogghan]

On 9/30/2018 at 3:40 PM, XeLiath said:

So, I should not skimp, and go ahead and get the i5 8600k? BTW, for all you haters of the RTX 2080, I'm set on that, sorry. You're not changing my mind unless a non-used 1080 ti is under $500.

yes the 8600k with be perfectly fine for that GPU in gaming perforamnce it beats the 7700k and nearly ties the 8700k

[Xeliath]

1 minute ago, Nogghan said:

yes the 8600k with be perfectly fine for that GPU in gaming perforamnce it beats the 7700k and nearly ties the 8700k

Ok, thanks, this topic is now solved. Ima overclock it possibly to 4.5GHz-5.0GHz

[Zeitec]

If you're spending $800 on a GPU, don't spend $200 on a CPU. It will bottleneck it, and it will stutter, and it won't be a good experience. If you're tight on money go for a 2600. Otherwise pony up for an 8600k and overclock it. Anything less and you're better off waiting for the 2070, then getting one of the previously stated CPUs with the savings. 

[Xeliath]

On 10/2/2018 at 8:30 PM, Zeitec said:

If you're spending $800 on a GPU, don't spend $200 on a CPU. It will bottleneck it, and it will stutter, and it won't be a good experience. If you're tight on money go for a 2600. Otherwise pony up for an 8600k and overclock it. Anything less and you're better off waiting for the 2070, then getting one of the previously stated CPUs with the savings. 

Take a look at the rest of the posts please. I am going to get a i5 8600k. I don't like AMD so much, so I am NOT going to get a Ryzen 5 2600. 

[Zeitec]

On 10/6/2018 at 2:39 PM, XeLiath said:

Take a look at the rest of the posts please. I am going to get a i5 8600k. I don't like AMD so much, so I am NOT going to get a Ryzen 5 2600. 

I'm not going to read an entire thread every time I answer a question. If you want to update information, put it in the post itself. 

[mxk]

It was entertaining reading this whole thread, but I think a 8600k and a 1080ti is just as good honestly, but I won't stop you from a 2080 if you want it, it should work well with a 8600k. 

Also, it'll depend on how lucky you are if you want to try and shoot for 5ghz on the 8600k and high overclocks is gonna wear out the cpu. I'm planning a 8600k and plan to do a lower overclock if not any overclocking until I need to.