i5 6400 or i5 6500
i5 6400 or i5 6500
it's worth it to opt for saving money by choosing the i5 6400 over the i5 6500
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There's a nominal price difference for a pretty good difference in performance... I'd get the 6500.
the price tag has been adjusted, but the real change is in performance. I’d choose the 6500 for better results.
The 6500 offers marginally improved results, yet I believe an i5 4460 provides better value, and overclocking might reduce the lifespan of your CPU.
if you can find a motherboard with clockable BIOS then yes, get the 6400.
But it´s a risk if you have to make an update on the bios to et it compatible to e.g. a new graphics card. Then the OC won´t work anymore
GamerBoy357 shared his thoughts on overclocking the i5-6400, noting that newer chips and motherboards include microcode that prevents overclocking. He mentioned that if you attempt to overclock a non-K CPU, it may fail after a year of use. He referenced an updated guide about non-K overclocking and acknowledged some reports about microcode changes, but emphasized that non-K CPUs can still be overclocked safely.
GamerBoy357 shared insights on the topic, noting that newer chips and motherboards include microcode that prevents overclocking. He mentioned that flashing an older BIOS might disable non-K OC, but it doesn't guarantee longevity beyond a year. He also emphasized that non-K CPUs are identical to K CPUs in terms of performance, just possibly with better thermal management. He warned against overclocking non-K CPUs, highlighting the risks and warranty implications.