Gaming PC build GeForce GTX 1070, Core i7-4790 4-Core 3.6GHz, 16GB performance review

A PC with a Core i7-4790 4-Core 3.6GHz can run 675 of the top 1000 PC games released when it also has the GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card and 16GB system memory in it. This combination of hardware leaves the Core i7-4790 4-Core 3.6GHz as the weak point, when looking at what games it can play. You could upgrade that component enabling the system to run 833 games of our most demanding games list.

This PC, when compared to a popular game like Cyberpunk 2077 is a good way to review its gaming performance. In summary, 1440p resolution shows itself to be the optimum performance vs visuals for the GeForce GTX 1070. While it can certainly get a strong 1080p Ultra of 65 FPS, if you want to move up to 1440p on Cyberpunk 2077 then we can see 1440p Low setting getting 131 FPS or the Medium returning 103 FPS. Change graphics settings up to High for 69 FPS and then Ultra gets 50 FPS.

2nd most popular game: Assassins Creed: Valhalla - In summary, while some might be tempted to play Assassins Creed: Valhalla in 1440p resolution with the GeForce GTX 1070, we feel it is best placed at running at 1080p, where you could get the following frame rates - Low setting: 88 FPS, Medium setting: 75 FPS, High setting: 65 FPS, Ultra setting: 44 FPS.

3rd most popular game: Genshin Impact - In summary, 1440p resolution shows itself to be the optimum performance vs visuals for the GeForce GTX 1070. While it can certainly get a strong 1080p Ultra of 65 FPS, if you want to move up to 1440p on Genshin Impact then we can see 1440p Low setting getting 131 FPS or the Medium returning 103 FPS. Change graphics settings up to High for 69 FPS and then Ultra gets 50 FPS.