Could you consider a 10.9 million?
Could you consider a 10.9 million?
You're looking for a performance boost to handle more demanding tasks, especially games and VR. With the current setup, you're at a CPU level that's struggling under load, and the upcoming releases like Zen3 and Rocket Lake might not arrive soon enough. You've found a good deal on a 10900kf and a motherboard at a discount, which could help bridge the gap. You're considering whether to buy it now or wait for a potentially better option. Your current 6700k is solid but lags behind, especially in single-core performance. The new chip promises more cores and better efficiency, though it might take some time to see full benefits. Overclocking could help, but there are limits—especially with Intel's roadmap. What do you think? It really does feel like a tempting opportunity.
The 5800x might easily beat the 10900k, and several locations are likely restocking it soon. I’d wait about a week before checking the 10900kf.
Many testers are achieving 300 to 500MHz OC on their Ryzen 5000 chips. You can definitely run a budget B550 board to reach this level.