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cpu6700k vs 3700x

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Infamousy
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06-10-2020, 01:20 PM
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on paper the upgrade path from 4c/8t to 8c/16t appears straightforward, especially with discounts available on eBay. However, I don’t have any non-gaming tasks and am just curious about the gaming perspective—would upgrading be worthwhile? The 6700k might be limiting my 3070, and online comparisons are a bit confusing.
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Infamousy
06-10-2020, 01:20 PM #1

on paper the upgrade path from 4c/8t to 8c/16t appears straightforward, especially with discounts available on eBay. However, I don’t have any non-gaming tasks and am just curious about the gaming perspective—would upgrading be worthwhile? The 6700k might be limiting my 3070, and online comparisons are a bit confusing.

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blickins
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06-10-2020, 01:29 PM
#2
An upgrade would help, but choosing a Ryzen 5 5600X over a Ryzen 7 3700X offers better performance.
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blickins
06-10-2020, 01:29 PM #2

An upgrade would help, but choosing a Ryzen 5 5600X over a Ryzen 7 3700X offers better performance.

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CocaCola15
Senior Member
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06-11-2020, 04:26 AM
#3
Review benchmarks for the kinds of games or software you rely on. Certain titles require more processing power than others. A higher IPC can be beneficial, though it might only make a small difference.
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CocaCola15
06-11-2020, 04:26 AM #3

Review benchmarks for the kinds of games or software you rely on. Certain titles require more processing power than others. A higher IPC can be beneficial, though it might only make a small difference.

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strit211
Junior Member
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06-11-2020, 08:32 AM
#4
Absolutely, I understand. With a tight budget, I’m checking out eBay for new listings in the UK—especially the 3700x model—where I can find around 20% off right now. Thanks for the tip!
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strit211
06-11-2020, 08:32 AM #4

Absolutely, I understand. With a tight budget, I’m checking out eBay for new listings in the UK—especially the 3700x model—where I can find around 20% off right now. Thanks for the tip!

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06-23-2020, 05:47 AM
#5
Choose a solid motherboard and the 3700X if you can afford it.
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RagingCoconuts
06-23-2020, 05:47 AM #5

Choose a solid motherboard and the 3700X if you can afford it.

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LucasDee123
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07-02-2020, 01:03 AM
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I checked several spots and noticed slight differences in numbers. I'm not the most knowledgeable person around, so I might not be the best forum member. I mainly play single-player open-world games, but CSGO and Rocket League are my favorites.
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LucasDee123
07-02-2020, 01:03 AM #6

I checked several spots and noticed slight differences in numbers. I'm not the most knowledgeable person around, so I might not be the best forum member. I mainly play single-player open-world games, but CSGO and Rocket League are my favorites.

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c_x_y
Member
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07-08-2020, 03:03 AM
#7
Sure, I wouldn't consider jumping to such high resolutions like 5600x or 10700/10900. A 3700x would be more suitable, and the performance boost wouldn't be noticeable enough.
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c_x_y
07-08-2020, 03:03 AM #7

Sure, I wouldn't consider jumping to such high resolutions like 5600x or 10700/10900. A 3700x would be more suitable, and the performance boost wouldn't be noticeable enough.

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thelittlegit
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07-08-2020, 06:37 AM
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6700K remains quite powerful. It likely offers more IPC than 3700X, though that might be misinterpreted. You could probably achieve a similar result with 6700K rather than 3700X. Unless your board lacks good connectivity options like NVMe, you might want to consider upgrading for better performance. I upgraded from a 3770K to a 3600XT—it wasn’t a huge jump, but it was still reasonable. I aimed for a 5600X, but I couldn’t find one.
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thelittlegit
07-08-2020, 06:37 AM #8

6700K remains quite powerful. It likely offers more IPC than 3700X, though that might be misinterpreted. You could probably achieve a similar result with 6700K rather than 3700X. Unless your board lacks good connectivity options like NVMe, you might want to consider upgrading for better performance. I upgraded from a 3770K to a 3600XT—it wasn’t a huge jump, but it was still reasonable. I aimed for a 5600X, but I couldn’t find one.

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isaiah186
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07-08-2020, 07:12 AM
#9
Thanks for the update. I’ll probably wait a bit—price was good, but if it wasn’t a big jump I’ll hold off. I saved up some extra cash and plan to keep it for the 5000 series.
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isaiah186
07-08-2020, 07:12 AM #9

Thanks for the update. I’ll probably wait a bit—price was good, but if it wasn’t a big jump I’ll hold off. I saved up some extra cash and plan to keep it for the 5000 series.

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Votel185
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07-08-2020, 02:26 PM
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6700k paired with a solid overclock (4.5-4.7ghz) will offer minor gains for certain titles, but not much beyond that. A 3070 won’t make a noticeable difference either. I’d prefer a bigger upgrade that improves overall performance. Options like 5600x or 5800x seem more promising.
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Votel185
07-08-2020, 02:26 PM #10

6700k paired with a solid overclock (4.5-4.7ghz) will offer minor gains for certain titles, but not much beyond that. A 3070 won’t make a noticeable difference either. I’d prefer a bigger upgrade that improves overall performance. Options like 5600x or 5800x seem more promising.

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