C2D E7200 vs E7300

[dm0kk]

I'm debating on these two low end C2D processors and I'm wondering if the extra $10-15 increase justifies buying the E7300 instead? I only see a difference in clockspeed so I don't know if its worth it..

 

[Tempered81]

If you overclock, it's not worth it because both chips have more than enough multiplier.

 

[AshPhoenix]

I heard that recent E7200 chips do not overclock very well.

 

[betasub]

Originally posted by: AshPhoenix
I heard that recent E7200 chips do not overclock very well.

For someone here on ATF? Or back home? Just curious what else you heard from them.

 

[Concillian]

Originally posted by: AshPhoenix
I heard that recent E7200 chips do not overclock very well.

Define "not well"

I feel I probably got one of the weaker E7200 chips and I'm seeing Intel Burn Test 12 hour stable at 3.46 GHz with 1.33v in CPUz with 58c load.

While this is less than some people are reporting, I wouldn't really call it "not overclocking well".

The E0 steppings that the e8xxx processors are getting are definitely better chips, but the e7200 & 7300 are significantly cheaper.

IMO e7200 and e7300 are very likely the exact same chips just one has 9.5x and the other a 10x multiplier. Nobody is limited on multiplier that didn't wish they bought and e8400 instead.

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: AshPhoenix
I heard that recent E7200 chips do not overclock very well.

:roll: Is 3.85GHz a bad overclock? :roll:

 

[JPB]

Originally posted by: Cheex

Originally posted by: AshPhoenix
I heard that recent E7200 chips do not overclock very well.

:roll: Is 3.85GHz a bad overclock? :roll:

:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:

That deserves more than just two sets of eyes

So here is a set from my whole family :shocked:

 

[rbuass]

i reach 4370 with a box cooler (P5K premium)...and 4 Ghz stabile
No problems
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[Cheex]

How the hell did you do that??

What VCore????

 

[disports]

the vcore in cpuz shows 1.544V

 

[Kraeoss]

well yea 1.544V is unhealthy for ur dydtem dude....

 

[ghost recon88]

I'd go for the E7200 if you can find a good batch like mine was.

4GHz w/1.3v

 

[geokilla]

Originally posted by: ghost recon88
I'd go for the E7200 if you can find a good batch like mine was.

4GHz w/1.3v

1 hour of Orthos is not enough man...run 2h of Orthos then report back

I say E7200 because they can easily hit 3.6Ghz. If you get one with a low VID, 4Ghz is possible.

 

[the unknown]

I say e7200 as well. For all the reasons above, and because if you're willing to spend 15-20 more for a slight bump in speed, you should just spend 20 more than that for double the cache in a e8400. Especially if it's for a gaming comp.

 

[toyota]

the difference is only THREE bucks at newegg. just get the E7300.

 

[MagickMan]

Originally posted by: ghost recon88
I'd go for the E7200 if you can find a good batch like mine was.

4GHz w/1.3v

I can run Orthos for 4+ hours @ 4.1GHz/1.38v, but my E7200 fails IBT/Linpack. Run IBT on yours for 10 cycles and see if it's still "stable".

 

[krick]

Originally posted by: MagickMan

Originally posted by: ghost recon88
I'd go for the E7200 if you can find a good batch like mine was.

4GHz w/1.3v

I can run Orthos for 4+ hours @ 4.1GHz/1.38v, but my E7200 fails IBT/Linpack. Run IBT on yours for 10 cycles and see if it's still "stable".

Definitely. The program you use to test for "stability" makes a difference.

I have a E7300 that seemingly runs fine at 3.6GHz (400x9) and 1.36v, but if I run a Prime95 torture test "In-place large FFTs" for maximum heat and CPU load, one of the cores always fails with a rounding error in under 30 minutes.

I've bumped the voltage up to 1.38v and it still fails. I'm afraid to go higher on the voltage. I'm already hitting 71C under full load, even with a Thermalright HR-01 Plus on it. On the other hand, I'm running a 800RPM 120mm fan on it, and maybe that's not enough for heavy overclocking.