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Curious about the upgrade?

Curious about the upgrade?

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SenpaiWithEyes
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06-05-2021, 09:03 AM
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Comparing the two configurations: switching from the i5 3570 with 8GB DDR3 at 1333MHz to the i7-10700F with 16GB DDR5 at 3000MHz, plus adding a GTX 1060 3GB, would likely boost performance significantly. The newer CPU and faster RAM will handle more tasks smoothly, especially with the graphics card boosting gaming or rendering workloads.
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SenpaiWithEyes
06-05-2021, 09:03 AM #1

Comparing the two configurations: switching from the i5 3570 with 8GB DDR3 at 1333MHz to the i7-10700F with 16GB DDR5 at 3000MHz, plus adding a GTX 1060 3GB, would likely boost performance significantly. The newer CPU and faster RAM will handle more tasks smoothly, especially with the graphics card boosting gaming or rendering workloads.

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Cqristopher
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06-05-2021, 09:50 AM
#2
We must understand your planned actions, especially the specific programs involved, since it's difficult to predict a performance improvement otherwise.
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Cqristopher
06-05-2021, 09:50 AM #2

We must understand your planned actions, especially the specific programs involved, since it's difficult to predict a performance improvement otherwise.

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Killingpig
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06-05-2021, 01:01 PM
#3
Generally I experience stuttering and reduced frames per second in games when using Twitch or similar services, especially in FPS titles. It could be related to my RAM usage, but my CPU stays at 100% in Task Manager. Stuttering disappears significantly when I close browser tabs. Also, I can't play realistic open-world games online like Apex or Warzone consistently, even without anything open. I'm aiming for higher FPS around 144Hz and prefer 1080p, though on Apex I tend to use lower settings.
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Killingpig
06-05-2021, 01:01 PM #3

Generally I experience stuttering and reduced frames per second in games when using Twitch or similar services, especially in FPS titles. It could be related to my RAM usage, but my CPU stays at 100% in Task Manager. Stuttering disappears significantly when I close browser tabs. Also, I can't play realistic open-world games online like Apex or Warzone consistently, even without anything open. I'm aiming for higher FPS around 144Hz and prefer 1080p, though on Apex I tend to use lower settings.

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STAJ_Plays
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06-05-2021, 02:07 PM
#4
Oh no, that’s just your i5 struggling with the job—it’s an old CPU that today’s games barely manage to run smoothly, especially when Twitch is on. You’ll notice a huge improvement in stability, but the average frame rate might not change much since your 1060 can already handle these games well.
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STAJ_Plays
06-05-2021, 02:07 PM #4

Oh no, that’s just your i5 struggling with the job—it’s an old CPU that today’s games barely manage to run smoothly, especially when Twitch is on. You’ll notice a huge improvement in stability, but the average frame rate might not change much since your 1060 can already handle these games well.

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COLIN20052012
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06-06-2021, 01:09 PM
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At 1080p the processor plays a bigger role than at 1440p or 4K. For most FPS games, having one core perform well matters more. Benchmarks average show the 10700F is roughly half as fast in single core tasks, while the cheaper 10600 matches the 10700F for those tasks. For gaming, you might get a better value by choosing the 10600.
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COLIN20052012
06-06-2021, 01:09 PM #5

At 1080p the processor plays a bigger role than at 1440p or 4K. For most FPS games, having one core perform well matters more. Benchmarks average show the 10700F is roughly half as fast in single core tasks, while the cheaper 10600 matches the 10700F for those tasks. For gaming, you might get a better value by choosing the 10600.

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komacheese
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06-06-2021, 02:40 PM
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The I5-10600 comes in three variants: K, KF, and the regular model. The K and KF versions are generally considered better for performance compared to the regular version. As for performance loss, it varies by use case, but you can expect noticeable differences depending on your workload.
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komacheese
06-06-2021, 02:40 PM #6

The I5-10600 comes in three variants: K, KF, and the regular model. The K and KF versions are generally considered better for performance compared to the regular version. As for performance loss, it varies by use case, but you can expect noticeable differences depending on your workload.

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lSticKl
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06-09-2021, 07:01 AM
#7
Choose a 5600x or 11400-11600 for excellent single-core speed, and the 11400f tends to be available at a lower price.
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lSticKl
06-09-2021, 07:01 AM #7

Choose a 5600x or 11400-11600 for excellent single-core speed, and the 11400f tends to be available at a lower price.

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Kyaboy800
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06-10-2021, 02:52 AM
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The K suffix indicates the CPU can be overclocked, but requires a Z-series motherboard. The F suffix means the CPU lacks built-in graphics, making KF both overclockable and graphics-free. For performance, K models tend to be marginally better due to higher power output potential, though the difference is minor. The F designation won<|pad|>'s performance impact.
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Kyaboy800
06-10-2021, 02:52 AM #8

The K suffix indicates the CPU can be overclocked, but requires a Z-series motherboard. The F suffix means the CPU lacks built-in graphics, making KF both overclockable and graphics-free. For performance, K models tend to be marginally better due to higher power output potential, though the difference is minor. The F designation won<|pad|>'s performance impact.