Is 4K worth the FPS drop? Can't decide between monitors.
Posted by azeroygatekeeper@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 12 comments
I'm currently using a pc with a Rx 6800 and a Ryzen 5 5600x with a 1080p 165hz monitor and thought about upgrading. I'm torn between the Samsung Odyssey G5 LC34G55TWWPXEN and the Samsung Odyssey G7 LS28BG700EPXEN. On the one hand there is a 1440p Ultrawide monitor on which I get better framerates than the 4k monitor and on the other hand there is a 4K monitor which is smaller but has a more appealing display (I saw both in store, and the difference is noticeable). I was wondering if the performance in FPS would be comparable, since the 4k monitor is smaller than the 1440p one. The 4K monitor is only $30,- more expensive, so price isn't an issue. What is adviseable? Selling and upgrading my gpu down the road is always an option.
OkIncrease5850@reddit
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Ecstatic_Equal8541@reddit
i have 9800X3D, RX 7900xtx i turn all the crap off only Radeon super resolution at 100 sharpness and anti lag on it works for my eyes
cayogrand33@reddit
I have a 4080 super and I max out my Alienware 4k monitor at 175hz
azeroygatekeeper@reddit (OP)
Bro this post is 200 days old, i already bought the 1440p ultrawide🤣
AACND@reddit
Big mistake
azeroygatekeeper@reddit (OP)
tell me why
Boomposter@reddit
Don't look at 4K for gaming unless you have a top of the line GPU.
azeroygatekeeper@reddit (OP)
Yea, I’m only considering buying 4k for 60 fps now so that I could upgrade the gpu later to a 7900XTX
raynebutsalty@reddit
That order should be backwards get the 7900xtx now
azeroygatekeeper@reddit (OP)
The problem is that the monitor has a huge discount right now. I’d rather get low frames for a month or 2 and pocket the 300$ I saved on the monitor.
ParkerPetrov@reddit
there is nothing wrong with getting the monitor first OP. Secondly anyone telling you that its a bad idea without knowing what games you are actually playing is not giving you the most sound advice.
As genre and gametype matter a lot. If you are playing competitive shooters at a high level I get it. You'd be better off getting the GPU first.
But there are many gaming Genre's where it wouldn't matter.
Lastly the most important thing is everyone has their own tolerance when it comes to what is an acceptable frame rate.
300 dollars is also a lot of money to save. I'd personally buy the monitor on sale and put the 300 dollars towards saving for a new GPU.
As for which monitor i think it boils down to games you play. 4k does look better but if your playing mainly competitive shooters you're mostly not going to notice the benefits. If you play more story based or non competitive games then you have more opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the game.
So if you're just mainly playing competitive shooters 1440p would be better as you can push more frames easier. Not that frames are end all be all of games but based on your statement its a consideration for you.
If you're mainly playing other Genre's and types of games then the 4k would resolution would probably pay off as you can enjoy the higher textures and beauty of the game more.
Sad_Reputation978@reddit
Good advice. I might add that a 4K might also be relevant depending on it's size. I'm also pretty sure that even a 4K monitor can scale down to 1440.
One thought is that the prices of GPUs should drop considerably when the new units come out. Waiting on a GPU purchase in such a case, would be higly desirable at that time, as it also gives the option of getting either one of the older units or going for a higher-end newbie.
This is what I'm doing, waiting on one of the new units to replace my aging RX 590 that's in one build, even though it can game Starfield and DD2, at 1440p.
I also have a 6800XT in my other build connected to a 3440 X 1440, curved montior. If I purchase one of the RDNA4, 8000 series GC, it will replace my 6800XT, and the 6800XT, will replace the RX 590.