{"id":1866,"date":"2021-10-05T09:19:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T09:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/?p=1866"},"modified":"2022-05-24T14:48:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:48:58","slug":"can-my-pc-handle-4k-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/can-my-pc-handle-4k-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My PC Handle 4K Gaming? The Truth Revealed!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#x2019;s get it out there: enjoying hardcore gaming at 4k is the dream of all of us. But, before you purchase a 4k monitor or set a game&#x2019;s settings to 4k, it&#x2019;s important to ask this question: &#x201C;Can My PC Handle 4K Gaming?&#x201D;.<\/p>\n<p>So, how to check if your PC supports 4k gaming? Let&#x2019;s find out.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, I will cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Things to consider for your PC to run games at 4k<\/li>\n<li>Does having these specs guarantee a smooth 4k gaming?<\/li>\n<li>FAQs on how to know if your PC can handle 4k gaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Excited? Let&#x2019;s dive in:<\/p>\n\n<h2>What To Consider For Your Computer To Run Games At 4k<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to run games at 4k and take the joy of tack-sharp and crisp display, make sure you pay close attention to these factors first:<\/p>\n<h3>Don&#x2019;t Neglect A Powerful GPU<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1989\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-1-1.png\" alt=\"Neglect a Powerful GPU\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/levant\/tvs\/tv-buying-guide\/what-is-4k-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4k display involves over 8.3 million pixels<\/a> that have to be processed and displayed every single second. In order to make that happen, it&#x2019;s crucial to have a GPU that supports such a graphics processing rate.<\/p>\n<p>Now, are there any GPUs that support 4k gaming?<\/p>\n<p>Well, there&#x2019;s more of them than ever. In fact, AMD and Nvidia&#x2019;s flagship GPUs are designed with 4k gaming in mind and will offer a smooth 4k gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone has enough pocket value to go for a flagship. Many of us prefer the best price value as long as the GPU is powerful enough.<\/p>\n<p>Willing to purchase a GPU? Then you might be aware of their overpricing. Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/when-do-gpu-prices-drop-the-definitive-guide\/\">when do GPU prices drop<\/a> with this guide.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Nvidia GPUs Support 4K?<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking of Nvidia in particular, other than the next-generation 30 series GPUs, the 20 series graphics cards also offer smooth gaming on 4k.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, reports show that RTX 2060 Super and RTX 2070 Super are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/nvidia-rtx-2060-super-2070-super-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">capable of running hardcore games like Civilization V1 and Fortnite at 4k<\/a> (with FPS above 60Hz).<\/p>\n<p>So, it proves that even the mid-budget GPUs of Nvidia like the 20 series can give you a smooth 4K gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>But if you&#x2019;re an FPS-freek and not comfortable with anything less than 60 frames per second, it&#x2019;s recommended to go for the next-generation Nvidia GPUs (RTX 30 series) for smooth and consistent 4K gaming.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2037\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Nvidia-GPUs-Support-4K-1.jpg\" alt=\"nvidia gpus support 4k\" width=\"740\" height=\"389\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Best Nvidia GPUs for 4K Gaming (Ranked)<\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 4479px;\" width=\"859\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GPU Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Series<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 3090<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 30 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 3080 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 30 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 3080<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 30 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 3070 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 30 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 3070<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 30 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 3060 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 30 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 3060<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 30 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 2080 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 20 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 2080 SUPER<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 20 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 2070 SUPER<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 20 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 2060 SUPER<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 20 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 2080<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 20 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 2070<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 20 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE RTX 2060<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX 20 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1660 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 16 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 16 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1660<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 16 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1650 SUPER<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 16 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1650<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 16 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 10 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1080<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 10 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1070 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 10 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1070<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 10 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GTX 1060<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 10 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GEFORCE GT 1030<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 10 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX TITAN X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 980 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 980<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 970<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 970M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 965M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 960<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 980M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 960M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 950<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 950M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 950 (OEM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce 945M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce 940MX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce 940M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce 930MX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce 930M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce 920MX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce 920M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce 910M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 900 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 880M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 800 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 870M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 800 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 860M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 800 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 850M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 800 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX TITAN Z<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX TITAN Black<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX TITAN<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 780 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 780M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 780<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 770<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 770M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 765M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 760 Ti (OEM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 760 192-bit(OEM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 760<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 750 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 750<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 690<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 680<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 670<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 660 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 660<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 650 Ti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeForce GTX 650<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GTX 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These were the cards that support 4k display. But it does not mean they will offer smooth 4k gaming as well. In simple words, there&#x2019;s a display between a 4k display alone and gaming on a 4k display. So, be sure to only pick a GPU above GTX 10 or GTX 16 series for smooth gaming.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#x2019;re willing to purchase a new GPU and have no clue regarding the installation of a new GPU. Go through our in-depth guide to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/how-to-install-a-new-graphics-card\/\">how to install a new GPU.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Which AMD GPUs Support 4K?<\/h3>\n<p>As a strong competitor of Nvidia, AMD has also managed to design powerful GPUs capable of smooth gaming on 4k resolution.<\/p>\n<p>The most considerable options are probably the RX 5700 XT, 5700 XT, XFX RX 5600 XT, etc., from the RX 5000 series. But if you&#x2019;re looking for even smoother gameplay, the RX 6800 XT, RX 6700 XT, and RX 6600 XT are some other amazing picks for 4k.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the best price-to-performance ratio, the RX 5700 XT is a fantastic option that only costs around $400 which is pretty good for the performance offered.<\/p>\n<p>That said, here&#x2019;s a definitive list of the AMD cards that support 4k.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>AMD GPU Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Series (Family)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Launch Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; RX 6800 XT Midnight Black<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; 6000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">04\/07\/2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; RX 6800 XT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; 6000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11\/18\/2020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; RX 6800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; 6000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11\/18\/2020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; RX 6700 XT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; 6000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; RX 6600 XT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; 6000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8\/11\/2021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; 5700 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\/7\/2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 590<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11\/15\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 580<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/18\/2017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 580 (OEM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/18\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 640<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q3 2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 580X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/3\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 570 (OEM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/18\/2017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 630<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 600 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q3 2019<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 570<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/18\/2017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 570X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/3\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 560 (OEM)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/18\/2017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 560<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/18\/2017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 560X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/3\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 550<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/18\/2017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 550X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/3\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 540<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/18\/2017<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 540X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/3\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 550X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/3\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 540<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 540X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 500 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\/3\/2018<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; RX 480<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 400 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 470<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 400 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; RX 460<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radeon&#x2122; 400 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; R9 390X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; R9 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; R9 390<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; R9 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; R9 380X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; R9 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; R9 380<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Radeon&#x2122; R9 Series<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you&#x2019;re looking for the best performance out of your GPU, it&#x2019;s important to make sure its temperature is maintained or there could be a laggy gaming experience. Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/how-to-reduce-gpu-temperature\/\">how to reduce GPU temperature with our definitive guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Does Your Monitor Support 4k?<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2038\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Monitor-Support-4k-1.jpg\" alt=\"monitor support 4k\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having a graphics card that supports 4k is not enough for 4k gaming. You also need a 4k-supported monitor for a 4k display output. So, how to know if your display is 4k or not?<\/p>\n<p>Well, a convenient way is to follow these steps while on the monitor:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the desktop<\/li>\n<li>Click screen-resolution and see what is the recommended resolution<\/li>\n<li>If it is 3840 x 2160, it means your display is 4k supported.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That said, if you see the recommended resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, or 1280 x 720 pixels, it means your display supports 1440p, 1080p, and 720p respectively.<\/p>\n<p>For comfortable viewing, here is a graph showing what certain pixels mean:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pixels<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Resolution<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8k UHD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7680&#x2009;&#xD7;&#x2009;4320<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4k UHD<\/td>\n<td>3840&#x2009;&#xD7;&#x2009;2160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1440p<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2560 x 1440<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1080p<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1920&#x2009;&#xD7;&#x2009;1080<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">720p<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1280&#x2009;&#xD7;&#x2009;720<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">420p<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">720&#x2009;&#xD7;&#x2009;480<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Furthermore, here are some other NON-4K resolutions your display may have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1366 &#xD7; 768<\/li>\n<li>1360 &#xD7; 768<\/li>\n<li>1280 &#xD7; 768<\/li>\n<li>1280 &#xD7; 600<\/li>\n<li>1024 &#xD7; 768<\/li>\n<li>800 &#xD7; 600<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best 4k-Supported Display Monitors For Gaming<\/h3>\n<p>That said, what are the best 4K supported displays on the market? Here&#x2019;s a table explaining just that:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Model of the 4k Monitor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Specifications<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1. BenQ SW321C PhotoVue<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 32-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 250 cd\/m2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 5ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viewing angle: 178\/178<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 1,000:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 99% AdobeRGB, 95% P3, 100% sRGB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 25.6kg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced brightness&#xA0;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USB-C connectivity&#xA0;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware calibration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not convenient placement of connection bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#x2018;Paper Color Sync&#x2019; should be improved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2. Dell 4K S3221QS Curved Monitor<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 31.5-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3840 x 2160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 300 cd\/m2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 4ms (gtg)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viewing angle: 178\/178<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 3,000:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 1.07 billion colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 16.2 lbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gives a classy feel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen looks great<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced multitasking&#xA0;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No USB-C<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediocre response rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3. Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 28-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 350 cd\/&#x33A1;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 5ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viewing angle: 178\/178<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 1,000:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 90% color gamut, 1073.7M (10bit)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: 7.6 kg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheap pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various viewing positions for convenience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incredible display quality and colors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may feel shuttering at high settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No proper HDR feature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4. Philips Brilliance 328P<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 31.5-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 300 cd\/m&#xB2;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 4ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 3,000:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 1.07 billion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gorgeous display<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy on your pocket<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDR performance could be improved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5. LG Ultrafine 24MD4KL<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 24 inches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3840 x 2160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 540 cd\/m&#xB2;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 14ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 1,200:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 1.07 billion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced colors with great accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivid colors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support for USB type-c as well as Thunderbolt-3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very pricey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bezels should have been thinner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>6. BenQ PD2700U<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 27-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 350 cd\/m&#xB2;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 5ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 1,300:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 1.07 billion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows true colors with amazing accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thin bezels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No support for USB type-c<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>7. Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 27-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 1,000 cd\/m2 (peak)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 4 ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 1,000:1, 5,000:1 (HDR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 99% Adobe RGB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fantastic display quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports G-sync<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for Nvidia GPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ridiculously expensive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>8. LG 32UN880 UltraFine Display Ergo<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 32-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 350 cd\/m2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 4 ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viewing angle: 178\/178<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 1,000:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: sRGB 100%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly adjustable base<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gorgeous color quality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediocre HDR<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>9. AOC U2879VF<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 28-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 300 cd\/m2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 1 ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 1,000:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 1.07 billion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheap in pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freesync compatible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VESA mount should have been added<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>10. Acer Predator X27<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen size: 27-inch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 1,000 cd\/m2 (peak)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time: 4 ms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast ratio: 1,000:1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color support: 16.7 million<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazing HDR technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasmooth with 144Hz<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pricey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Are Processors and RAM Powerful Enough?<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, having a 4k supported GPU and display is not going to be enough for 4k gaming. It will also require the other hardware parts, CPU and RAM, to be powerful enough for that.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>The processor performs various algorithmic and basic calculations and processes tons of data to run the game and display it on the monitor. If you don&#x2019;t choose an efficient processor, the gaming experience will not be smooth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2039\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/726ce768f6b148659b17d6dc6f712355-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Processors\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" \/><\/p>\n<p>RAM serves up to store the game data in it temporarily to help the processor in processing this data quickly. If you don&#x2019;t install enough RAM on your computer, you won&#x2019;t be able to run on 4k.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2040\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ram.jpeg\" alt=\"ram\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That said, what are some good processors for 4k gaming? Let&#x2019;s see.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Processor Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cores and Threads<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Manufacturer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 cores, 24 threads<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 4-Core<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cores, 8 threads<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 cores, 12 threads<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Core i5 11600K<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 cores, 12 threads<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Ryzen 5 5600X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 cores, 12 threads<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Ryzen 7 5800X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 cores, 16 threads<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel Core i9 10900K<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 cores, 20 threads<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Ryzen 7 5700G<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 cores, 16 threads<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>That said, how much RAM is required for 4k gaming?<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, know that 8GB is the starting point. We don&#x2019;t recommend anything below this at all. In fact, for a smooth gaming experience, even 8GB turns out to be low.<\/p>\n<p>So, it&#x2019;s recommended to go for a minimum of 16GB RAM for 4k gaming. And if your budget allows you, 32GB is the ideal spot to hit.<\/p>\n<h2>After Managing These Specs, Will I Be Able To Game On 4k?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. No. Maybe!<\/p>\n<p>It depends and depends.<\/p>\n<p>Despite having all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvidia.com\/en-us\/support\/gamestream\/4k-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hardware requirements for 4k gaming<\/a> fulfilled, you can still come by issues during the game, but not because of insufficient hardware.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, there could be a virus in your computer consuming the hardware resources and making the game not run properly. Or, there could be other programs consistently using CPU and RAM.<\/p>\n<p>To check that out, you can use the task manager and it will give you an idea of what&#x2019;s going on.<\/p>\n<p>Poor connectivity could be another major problem. If your internet isn&#x2019;t reliable and fast enough to be able to make the online game respond quickly, you won&#x2019;t enjoy smooth gaming.<\/p>\n<p>For a smooth gaming experience, a minimum of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/hub\/internet\/internet-speed-for-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3Mbps of internet speed is recommended<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Gaming At 4k Cheap?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2041\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gaming-at-4k-1.jpg\" alt=\"gaming at 4k\" width=\"740\" height=\"567\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to game at 4k, know that it will require a powerful gaming rig that might cost you a couple of thousand dollars to avail of the 4k supported hardware pieces.<\/p>\n<p>Is a couple of thousand dollars no object for you? Then 4k gaming is cheap. Otherwise, no, 4k gaming is not cheap to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a smooth 4k gaming experience will require an extremely powerful GPU like RTX 3080, 3070, or 3090 Ti. The list goes on, but any of the great 4k GPUs won&#x2019;t cost below $300-400.<\/p>\n<p>The highest-end GPUs like RTX 3090 come with an MSRP of $1,499. In the current silicon-shortage situation, you can easily round this price up to $2000 or $2500.<\/p>\n<p>The same is with the 4k monitor and processor.<\/p>\n<p>So, the bottom line is, gaming at 4k is not cheap.<\/p>\n<h2>Should I Go For 4k Gaming?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2042\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/4k-Gaming-1.jpg\" alt=\"4k gaming\" width=\"739\" height=\"493\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I would say that it depends on two things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your passion for graphical details in gaming<\/li>\n<li>And, your budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If both of these pursue you to build a 4k gaming rig, surely go for it, life is there to enjoy. But if you&#x2019;re not that passionate about high-resolution gaming or the budget just doesn&#x2019;t allow it, it&#x2019;s fine, 1080p is still the standard.<\/p>\n<p>To be honest, a 4k gaming computer and 4k monitor won&#x2019;t cost you below $2000-3000 in total, for smooth performance. On the other hand, you could get better performance at 1080p for nearly half that price.<\/p>\n<p>But still, if vibrant and crisp visuals are your top concern, 4k might be a great way to go.<\/p>\n<h2>Are You Aiming For 144Hz?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1996\" src=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-6.jpg\" alt=\"Aiming in 144Hz\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#x2019;re willing to game on 4k at 144Hz, you might want to know that it isn&#x2019;t easy to achieve that sort of performance out of your PC.<\/p>\n<p>The standard 4k (60Hz) itself is very heavy for a computer to handle. There are around 8 million pixels your PC processes and changes 60 times every second. Yes, 60 times every single second!<\/p>\n<p>So, when you try to increase this rate to over 144Hz, it&#x2019;ll naturally require much higher performance than an average gaming PC would bring forth.<\/p>\n<h2>So, What Do You Need For 144Hz?<\/h2>\n<p>144Hz will not go easy on your computer or monitor. Everything you have will need to support 4k 144Hz which can make it pretty expensive for you.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you might need a 4k 144Hz display monitor which won&#x2019;t cost you below $1000-1500. Ready to pay that? Then, it&#x2019;s time to consider the other hardware equipment.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the GPU, a dual GeForce RTX 2080 is the lowest graphics power it will need to even reach 100FPS at 4k. Yes, dual GeForce RTX 2080&#x2019;s!<\/p>\n<p>To achieve a frame rate of over 144Hz, it will require a minimum of dual GeForce RTX 2080 Ti cards.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the NVLink is the recommended system for linking the dual GPUs.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#x2019;s now put the GPU aside, the case with the processor will be pretty the same. Such gaming will require a top-end gaming processor like AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 cores processor which will cost near a thousand bucks alone.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding RAM, a minimum of 32GB or 64GB might be required or the games might be laggy. The price? Well, a RAM stick making a total of 32GB can cost you anywhere around $150. As obvious, doubling the price will give you an estimate of 64GB RAM&#x2019;s cost.<\/p>\n<p>See? All of it will cost a lot of money which I don&#x2019;t think is worth spending for 144Hz gaming on 4K. What I would personally do, instead, is either go for 144Hz or 4k. However, the choice is yours. You can choose any combo regarding what&#x2019;s in your pocket.<\/p>\n<h2>What Games Could Actually Run In 4K?<\/h2>\n<p>Below is the definitive list of the games you can run in 4k:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Game<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Supports 4k?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Available for PC?<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Witcher 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DiRT: Showdown<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dishonored<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dying Light<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BioShock Infinite<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro: Last Light Redux<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomb Raider<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assetto Corsa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star Wars: Battlefront<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fifa 16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fallout 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mortal Kombat X<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rise of the Tomb Raider<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battlefield 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overwatch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doom<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Cars<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal Gear Solid V<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p>To sum the pain points up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A powerful GPU is crucial for 4k gaming. We recommend Nvidia&#x2019;s RTX 30 and RTX 20 series the most for that.<\/li>\n<li>For an AMD GPU, we would prefer the AMD Radeon&#x2122; 6000 Series.<\/li>\n<li>A 4k supported monitor is breathtakingly important for 4k gaming. Aside from the support for 4k, going for the HDR feature is recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Other hardware parts 4k gaming will require is a powerful processor paired up with ample RAM or the games won&#x2019;t run smooth.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to game at 4k with 144Hz, know that it will cost multi-thousand bucks to purchase a monitor that supports 4k 144Hz and other hardware like GPU, CPU, and RAM.<\/li>\n<li>The game you want to play at 4k must also have the option for 4k resolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That said, I hope this guide provided you with thorough information on &#x201C;can my PC handle 4k gaming&#x201D;. Until next time, cheers!<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions On 4k Gaming Requirements In 2021<\/h2>\n<p>Here I answer the frequent queries regarding high-resolution gaming and the questions like &#x201C;can my PC handle 4k gaming?&#x201D;.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What PC Specs Do I Need For 4K Gaming?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For a smooth gaming experience, a minimum of Nvidia GTX 10 series GPU is recommended, while paired up with a powerful multi-core processor like 11th generation Intel core i5-i9 and a 16GB RAM, at the bare minimum.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Can My GPU Handle 4K Gaming?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If your GPU is above or included in the GTX 600 series or GTX 700 series, it means the GPU should support 4k resolution. However, if you&#x2019;re into hardcore gaming at 4k, a more powerful GPU like one from GTX 10, GTX 16, RTX 20, or RTX 30 series is recommended.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Is 4K 120 FPS Possible?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, it is. But developing such a gaming rig will not go easy on your pocket. The monitors that support 4k display with 120Hz are very less and cost multi-thousand dollars at the bare minimum. Furthermore, you might need to pair up two powerful GPUs to achieve such an FPS at 4k.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Graphics Card Can Run 4K 120 FPS?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To be honest, you won&#x2019;t find a GPU powerful enough to run games at 4k 120FPS. However, what you can do is pair up two RTX 2080 Ti or better GPUs to get such a performance. But before you do that, know it will require a monitor that supports 4k 120 FPS as well.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Is 4K Gaming Worth It In 2021?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>While all the new GPUs and even some gaming monitors are designed to support 4k gaming, it&#x2019;s great to develop your gig to enjoy gaming at 4k. It will give you a marvelous graphical quality with immersive details if that&#x2019;s what you enjoy in games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#x2019;s get it out there: enjoying hardcore gaming at 4k is the dream of all of us. But, before you purchase a 4k monitor or &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"ast-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/can-my-pc-handle-4k-gaming\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Can My PC Handle 4K Gaming? 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