Paired an RTX 4090 with an i7 14700K to play games at 4K resolution in 2024... Big mistake? See how the i7 performs with this monster GPU, and why I upgraded to the i9 14900K for maximum performance!

iVadim PC test platform:
Pre-built CyberPowerPC gaming PC powered by MSI - https://msi.gm/iVadimPBM
MSI G321CU 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor - https://msi.gm/G321CU-4K144Hz
Amazon links below👇

🪛Build your PC with parts from Amazon (paid links):
MSI G321CU 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor - https://geni.us/YnY5nGO
MSI RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X - https://geni.us/IQdfu
i9 14900K - https://geni.us/KnnRAf
i7 14700KF - https://geni.us/GkkqL
MSI Z790 Tomahawk MAX WiFi - https://geni.us/DGQ7k
Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a good alternative to the i9 - https://geni.us/2yoZkn
AMD motherboard: MSI X670E Tomahawk WIFI - https://geni.us/12IKWVF
32GB DDR5-6000 CL32 Kingston Fury - https://geni.us/LwKTV
Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB SSD - https://geni.us/6fWCud
MSI CORELIQUID M240 CPU Liquid Cooler - https://geni.us/vHTub
Similar PC case - https://geni.us/lHU1KRJ
I use MSI MAG A850GL power supply - https://geni.us/k0T4c
However, I recommend upgrading to a 1000W version instead - https://geni.us/S7WYh
My favourite GPU support - https://geni.us/P7fJlua

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🎥Equipment I use (paid links):
Lark M2 wireless lavalier microphone - https://geni.us/yYsUAQ
MSI G321CU 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor - https://geni.us/YnY5nGO
GIGABYTE M27Q 1440p Gaming Monitor - https://geni.us/dkuS
Razer wireless mouse - https://geni.us/3CvgXQ
Maono PD200X XLR/USB Dynamic Microphone for voiceovers - https://geni.us/wnA02x
Elgato mic stand - https://geni.us/Jc74d6
AVerMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 4K capture card - https://geni.us/AVerMedia4K60
Camera - iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max is better - https://geni.us/izyS
Recording and editing on MacBook Air M1 - https://geni.us/IWYA9e
Maidesite S2 Pro Plus Standing Desk (140x70cm) - https://geni.us/TCd5w

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⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 - Pairing RTX 4090 with i7 14700K
0:26 - This is a CPU bottleneck at 4K resolution
1:12 - Test PC system specifications
1:29 - i7 14700K in Horizon Forbidden West
2:55 - i9 14900K in Horizon Forbidden West
3:56 - The i9 14900K is not a hot CPU?
5:08 - Can you get a 144Hz 4K experience with the 14900K?
5:41 - Frame Generation ON
6:38 - i7 14700K in Dragon's Dogma 2
7:59 - 14700K performance using DLSS Quality
8:58 - i9 14900K in Dragon's Dogma 2
9:22 - 14700K vs 14900K behaviour in Dragon's Dogma 2
9:58 - Performance in town using i9 14900K
10:56 - My thoughts on 14700K vs 14900K in Dragon's Dogma 2
11:30 - Town scene using i9 14900K, DLSS Quality
11:53 - Conclusion
12:27 - What to expect from RTX 5090 & next-gen CPUs