- Jun 22, 2013
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Hi,
Currently I'm running:
i7 4930K (4,1GHz @ 1.2V)
ASUS P9X79 MOBO
8GB (2X4) DDR3 @ 2133MHz XPG
H105 AIO WC
I'm considering selling this combo, and buying an octa-core from AMD instead. The R7 2700 really caught my eye.
Reason why I'm thinking of this jump is:
Lower TDP
Lower temps
Higher IPC (both single + multi core than Ivy-Bridge E)
DDR4 3200MHz over my 2133MHz (seeing as Ryzen benefits from faster RAM. Some games like higher RAM frequencies too)
Air cooler over a liquid cooler for less noise
I’m thinking of going with the Ryzen 7 2700 because it’s an 8C/16T chip. 4930K / R5 3600 both are 6C/12T. I think the extra cores/threads will make the CPU stay relevant for a longer time, and that will make the upgrade more significant.
I don’t want to upgrade my CPU for at least 4-5 years. I want to buy the CPU that is more future-proof.
I think the only reason that my 4930K is still (somehow) relevant is the fact that it has 2 extra cores.
So, what do you guys think? Are these valid reasons to go from an Intel Hexacore to an AMD octacore, or should I just keep my 4930k?
Currently I'm running:
i7 4930K (4,1GHz @ 1.2V)
ASUS P9X79 MOBO
8GB (2X4) DDR3 @ 2133MHz XPG
H105 AIO WC
I'm considering selling this combo, and buying an octa-core from AMD instead. The R7 2700 really caught my eye.
Reason why I'm thinking of this jump is:
Lower TDP
Lower temps
Higher IPC (both single + multi core than Ivy-Bridge E)
DDR4 3200MHz over my 2133MHz (seeing as Ryzen benefits from faster RAM. Some games like higher RAM frequencies too)
Air cooler over a liquid cooler for less noise
I’m thinking of going with the Ryzen 7 2700 because it’s an 8C/16T chip. 4930K / R5 3600 both are 6C/12T. I think the extra cores/threads will make the CPU stay relevant for a longer time, and that will make the upgrade more significant.
I don’t want to upgrade my CPU for at least 4-5 years. I want to buy the CPU that is more future-proof.
I think the only reason that my 4930K is still (somehow) relevant is the fact that it has 2 extra cores.
So, what do you guys think? Are these valid reasons to go from an Intel Hexacore to an AMD octacore, or should I just keep my 4930k?