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 600 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 796 games of our most demanding games list.

This PC, when compared to a popular game like Resident Evil 8 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 50 FPS, if you want to move up to 1440p on Resident Evil 8 then we can see 1440p Low setting getting 101 FPS or the Medium returning 79 FPS. Change graphics settings up to High for 53 FPS and then Ultra gets 38 FPS.

2nd most popular game: Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition - In summary, while some might be tempted to play Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition 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: 127 FPS, Medium setting: 95 FPS, High setting: 64 FPS, Ultra setting: 32 FPS.

3rd most popular game: Grand Theft Auto VI - 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 46 FPS, if you want to move up to 1440p on Grand Theft Auto VI then we can see 1440p Low setting getting 93 FPS or the Medium returning 73 FPS. Change graphics settings up to High for 49 FPS and then Ultra gets 35 FPS.