Intel i7 7700 or Intel i5 7600k options available
Intel i7 7700 or Intel i5 7600k options available
I don't have extensive knowledge about PCs beyond the basics, but I was curious if the Intel i7 7700 or Intel i5 7600k would be better. The i5 7600k seems to offer more potential for overclocking, which might be useful depending on your needs. For gaming titles like GTA 5, it could make a difference.
You will not notice the difference, especially if you run higher game quality settings and a resolution higher than 1080p. However, since the i5 7600K has a 200Hz higher four core clock speed than the i7 7700, it would be a few frames faster.
Unless you use your PC for productivity applications like video editing, you will be better off with the i5 and save money or put it into a better video card or some other hardware component. There are only a handful of games that utilize an i7's four extra virtual cores and many actually run worse on the i7 with the hyper-threaded cores. Here's an old GTA IV example of that:
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KingReZo:
the 7600k is quicker and more affordable, just get it and boost it to around 4.4 or 4.6 GHz.
The main issue is figuring out how to overclock safely. I might be able to learn, but I'm not sure if it's safe. *Probably a dumb question*
You will not notice the difference, especially if you run higher game quality settings and a resolution higher than 1080p. However, since the i5 7600K has a 200Hz higher four core clock speed than the i7 7700, it would be a few frames faster.
Unless you use your PC for productivity applications like video editing, you will be better off with the i5 and save money or put it into a better video card or some other hardware component. There are only a handful of games that utilize an i7's four extra virtual cores and many actually run worse on the i7 with the hyper-threaded cores. Here's an old GTA IV example of that:
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10 points :
The difference won’t be obvious, particularly when you run higher game quality settings and a resolution above 1080p. Still, because the i5 7600K offers a 200Hz faster four-core clock speed compared to the i7 7700, it would slightly improve performance by a few frames. Unless your PC is used for productivity tasks such as video editing, sticking with the i5 would be more cost-effective or allow you to invest in better hardware like a GPU or other components. Only a few games take advantage of an i7’s extra virtual cores, and many actually perform worse on it due to its hyper-threaded design. Here’s an example of that:
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I plan to have a GTX 1060 with 6GB, so I should handle graphics well unless you think I should upgrade to a GTX 1070
I have a GTX 1060 with 6gb memory, which should handle graphics well unless you believe I should upgrade to the GTX 1070. It all comes down to your resolution and monitor specs. With a 60Hz 1080p display, the 6GB model will suffice. But if you're using a 1440p or G-sync 144Hz 1080p screen, you'll need more powerful GPU capabilities. A GTX 1070 would be excessive for 1080p except in a few titles (such as Dues Ex and Watch Dogs 2, which are now considered Crysis). You can find performance estimates for the 1060 in game benchmarks across various resolutions here: http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/msi...iew,1.html