Question / Help Is a 4790k enough to stream newer games (720p/60fps)?

[JanineS]

Hi,

I'm building a new computer (probably i7-4790k, 16GB DDR3, GTX 760), it won't primarily be for streaming, but when I do stream I'd like to be able to do so at a semi-decent quality.

I don't mind if I have to run games on medium graphics quality, but I'd like to be able to stream newer games (720p/60fps/~3500kbps/veryfast preset), should the 4790k be capable of this? I could go with the 5820k instead, but unless it's absolutely necessary I'd rather just stick with the 4790k.

Any opinions? Thanks in advance!

 

[Sapiens]

Yes.

 

[JanineS]

Thanks for the reply, how much approx (% CPU) do you think OBS would use encoding on a 4790k with those settings? Do you think it's likely to be good enough for streaming new PC games over the upcoming year or two? Thanks again.

 

[GillyMoMo]

Depends. If you use quicksync around 10% if not around 20-30%. This ran well on my i5 4670k if that tells you anything.