5820K vs 6700K

[Vodkilla]

Hi guys,

A 5820K with an entry level mobo like MSI X99A SLI costs around $900 and a 6700K with a mid range mobo like Asus Maximus Hero costs around $900 too.

In terms of value (6 core vs 4 core) , why do most people seem to get the 6700K?

I am building a new rig with main intention for gaming, which would benefit me more or be of better value?

 

[wkweewee]

Gaming vs content creation. And you got your answer.

 

[Vodkilla]

assuming I overclock both CPUs to the same clockspeed (average 4.5hz), should I not see better performance for the 5820K perhaps for future games that utilize more cores?

 

[wkweewee]

Haha even now my adobe also can't utilise 6x @100% load.. so don't need think so far about games utilising all the cores for now or future lol.

 

[xtractor]

Hi guys,

A 5820K with an entry level mobo like MSI X99A SLI costs around $900 and a 6700K with a mid range mobo like Asus Maximus Hero costs around $900 too.

In terms of value (6 core vs 4 core) , why do most people seem to get the 6700K?

I am building a new rig with main intention for gaming, which would benefit me more or be of better value?

with $900 i would rather upgrade gtx 1070 and remain with ur current system.no need to upgrade the latest cpu
but u want to see comparison here one

 

[Vodkilla]

with $900 i would rather upgrade gtx 1070 and remain with ur current system.no need to upgrade the latest cpu
but u want to see comparison here one

i am giving away my current system and building a new rig actually...

 

[ondooy]

X99 FTW....
6700 sucks...

 

[royfrosty]

Well it goes either way,

You can go the X99 route with an entry level board. That is if you are willing to go for a board that has lesser features than the higher end Z170 boards.

At the end of the day, the 5820k would definitely be superior in terms of raw power, that is if you would even use that many cores and threads for drawings and *multi cores programs. Not forgetting that you will be getting 28 PCIe Lanes.

So depending on what you really wanna have. Is either you want to harvest that mighty 6 cores CPU, or you wanna have all the nit gritty features on a high end Z170 board.

*typo

 

[dreamer_toons]

I was in a similar dilemma last year.

In the end, I picked the 5820 since I do media creation from time to time.

I would say pick the one that best suits your needs.

 

[ragnarok95]

I was in a similar dilemma last year.

In the end, I picked the 5820 since I do media creation from time to time.

I would say pick the one that best suits your needs.

Love your rig setup!

 

[concept_fuel]

Reasons to get either one below....

Comparisons between the 2

Personally I'd go with the 6700K and a Z170 board

 

[JiangWei]

How about waiting for kaby lake?

 

[Krabs.]

no need get so expensive mobo with z170 .... entry level z170 no problem hitting max overclock, as long the vrm heatsink is decent

 

[Gattberserk]

I find it funny that there is 6800K available at SLS why compared it with 5820?


6800K comes with the latest instruction set + TSX same as 6700K, there is a reason why its has 10% better IPC than 5820K.


Should be 6700K vs 6800K

 

[Vodkilla]

i am trying to get value for $

5820K is similar priced as 6700K

 

[MoxLotus]

I find it funny that there is 6800K available at SLS why compared it with 5820?


6800K comes with the latest instruction set + TSX same as 6700K, there is a reason why its has 10% better IPC than 5820K.


Should be 6700K vs 6800K

they are comparing with budget in mind.

 

[Vodkilla]

If I am not wrong, the X99 refresh mobos are compatible with 5820K eh?

ASUS ROG STRIX X99 GAMING (Intel X99) looking good...

 

[Vodkilla]

I find it funny that there is 6800K available at SLS why compared it with 5820?


6800K comes with the latest instruction set + TSX same as 6700K, there is a reason why its has 10% better IPC than 5820K.


Should be 6700K vs 6800K

Actually 5820K vs 6800K only like $70 difference...

gg now I have another option lol

 

[concept_fuel]

For gaming the 6700k has higher per core clk speed at stock also OCed giving it a slight advantage to either the 5820k and 6800k....reason why most will still go for a 6700k cpu.

 

[wkweewee]

I find it funny that there is 6800K available at SLS why compared it with 5820?

I think i mentioned this b4 le.. older cheap easier to oc with a lower vcore..