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Comparing the I7 2600 and I5 3570K reveals differences in performance and features.

Comparing the I7 2600 and I5 3570K reveals differences in performance and features.

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itonaMK3_JP
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09-14-2018, 08:27 PM
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Hi there! Your friend brought in two different builds and is thinking about combining them for optimal performance. The Gateway system has an older i7-2600 CPU, which is a 4-core/4-thread processor that can be boosted up to around 4.1-4.2 GHz. The custom build features an i5-3570K that can be significantly overclocked to about 4.3 GHz. The motherboard from the custom setup is an Asus P8Z77-V PRO with 16GB DDR3 at 1600 MHz and a Hyper 212 Evo cooler with two fans. His graphics card is a GTX 1070 with 8 GB of VRAM.

You're considering whether to use the i7-2600 at 4.1-4.2 GHz for the high-end gaming mode or to run the i5-3570K up to 4.3 GHz. Many people have discussed these CPUs in the past, especially when comparing the i7-2600K against the i5-3570K. It sounds like you're weighing modern overclocking potential against the stability and performance of the older i7. Let me know if you'd like more details on specific games or benchmarks!
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09-14-2018, 08:27 PM #1

Hi there! Your friend brought in two different builds and is thinking about combining them for optimal performance. The Gateway system has an older i7-2600 CPU, which is a 4-core/4-thread processor that can be boosted up to around 4.1-4.2 GHz. The custom build features an i5-3570K that can be significantly overclocked to about 4.3 GHz. The motherboard from the custom setup is an Asus P8Z77-V PRO with 16GB DDR3 at 1600 MHz and a Hyper 212 Evo cooler with two fans. His graphics card is a GTX 1070 with 8 GB of VRAM.

You're considering whether to use the i7-2600 at 4.1-4.2 GHz for the high-end gaming mode or to run the i5-3570K up to 4.3 GHz. Many people have discussed these CPUs in the past, especially when comparing the i7-2600K against the i5-3570K. It sounds like you're weighing modern overclocking potential against the stability and performance of the older i7. Let me know if you'd like more details on specific games or benchmarks!

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09-14-2018, 11:24 PM
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I’d pick the i7-2600 instead of the i5-3570K. More titles enjoy the extra threads now compared to just the clock speed of the 3570K. Unless your buddy is heavily into games like CS:GO or League of Legends, go with the 2600.
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09-14-2018, 11:24 PM #2

I’d pick the i7-2600 instead of the i5-3570K. More titles enjoy the extra threads now compared to just the clock speed of the 3570K. Unless your buddy is heavily into games like CS:GO or League of Legends, go with the 2600.

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09-15-2018, 12:42 AM
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2600 supports hyperthreading with eight cores. The 3570k lacks this feature. Performance between Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge cores remains modest. Choose the 2600 for better results.
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09-15-2018, 12:42 AM #3

2600 supports hyperthreading with eight cores. The 3570k lacks this feature. Performance between Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge cores remains modest. Choose the 2600 for better results.

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09-16-2018, 07:49 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. I thought I mentioned four but it should be eight with HT. I was hoping the i7 2600 would work better, just needed to double-check. Appreciate your support!
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09-16-2018, 07:49 PM #4

Thanks for the feedback. I thought I mentioned four but it should be eight with HT. I was hoping the i7 2600 would work better, just needed to double-check. Appreciate your support!

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