Choice of CPU
Choice of CPU
I5 6600k with overclocking potential or the i7 6700 for gaming purposes?
The 6700 isn't overclockable, but the 6700k is. The i5 is a better option if you're not recording or streaming while gaming. It's more affordable and performs similarly, using just 2-4 cores for most games.
I don't have personal beliefs, but I can share that many experts believe adding more cores could significantly improve gaming performance in the future.
TomCartledge :
Do you think games will benefit a lot more from having more cores? yes, but is it worth your money for 8 threads? no
the i7 will run a bit better for much more cost
Consider getting the i5
There are already some games that run at higher frame rates on an i7 compared to an i5 at the same clock speed. I haven't played any of them myself, but I've seen mentions of them in reviews. This number is likely to increase over time. My suggestion would be to choose an i5 if you want to stay within your budget or need the best value for money, and opt for an i7 if the extra $100 or more is acceptable and you prioritize future-proofing.
Tukk :
There are already games (a few, to be sure) that post higher frame-rates on an i7 than on an i5 at the same clock speed. I don't play any of them myself, but I've seen references to them in reviews and such. That number will grow, of course, as time passes. My advice would be to buy an i5 if you're looking to manage your system budget, or looking for the absolute best bang-for-buck CPU, and to buy the i7 if the extra $100 bucks or so works for you and you're more interested in future-proof than bang-for-buck.
there is no way to really tell, and if games start using more cores than new cpu's will come out with more cores and the i7 would still get outdated just as fast. In games like bf4 that uses 8 cores my 4790k and gtx 760 run max settings 4x AA @ 90fps plus and never has a drop below 60 so yes you are right the i7 gets a pretty big advantage over an i5 in a few select games but then again an fx 8350 in bf4 can beat an i5 for hundreds of dollars less too.
I think the i5 is the way to go and get a stronger GPU with the extra 100$ or save it for something else
The FX-8350 isn't significantly cheaper than an i5. It might surpass an i5 in certain situations, but the i5 remains a better CPU overall for most tasks. Regarding newer CPUs with additional cores, Intel has released the i7-2600 and Skylake i7-6700, each with four cores and four hyper-threads. It's unusual to see a CPU with just a few more threads every few years. While 6-core or more Intel CPUs are available, they come at a much higher price.
I believe an i5 is a solid CPU option. The i7 is also a strong choice, depending on your budget. My preference leans toward the i7, as it would only cost an extra $100-$125 compared to what we're discussing.