LGA 1366 processors deliver stronger performance compared to or equal to AMD FX at a reduced cost.
LGA 1366 processors deliver stronger performance compared to or equal to AMD FX at a reduced cost.
I've been browsing the web for an old i7 setup because I really like those processors. The goal is to compare some passmark scores for the first-gen i7 on LGA1366. Now I'm checking the third-gen version since the older scores seem lower. The difference is roughly around 300 points. The main question here is whether the value still holds up, or if it's better to invest in an older X58 board with a 6-core i7 instead—boards for the i7-980X are currently priced between $80 and $120. Some people think buying an AMD FX in 2021 could be smart, but right now these boards seem more affordable.
It's common to think 1366 chips are superior to FX chips. They were considered higher quality back then, though they're a bit outdated now. Likely you'd want to skip them if you can find something more recent, like an LGA 1150 platform that matches the price.
It wouldn't be unexpected. Apparently even a quad-core i5 outperforms those 8-core AMD models from back then. No one ought to purchase the 9590—it poses a genuine fire risk. Depending on your tasks, you might want more accurate benchmarks. Synthetics seldom reflect real-world results.
I enjoy things that aren't brand new or completely modern. I find it annoying when valuable items are discarded without thought, especially since most computers I used always proved an old CPU could still handle what I needed. My old HP prebuilt had an i7-2600s that I replaced from an i5—it worked perfectly, never exceeding 41% of course time or triple/triple game performance. I was worried the GT630 might fail, but it actually supported certain games. That’s a personal story I shouldn’t have written out the LGA1156 part, because the 6-core version clearly outperformed it.
Go for the early generation CPUs with affordable server boards, though the X58 motherboards with overclocking features often waste money.
I partially agree, but I’ve had great experiences with older systems, and I know how to handle 50-40 frames per second.
The weak sauce xeons on my secondary rig still maintain 60 fps in most games I play. I think you might be running something like an X5660 with higher clocks; that would ensure a smooth 60 fps in most situations. Fortunately, affordable DDR3 memory with triple channel support is readily available.
In contrast to my perspective, I haven’t encountered much new experience yet, so I can’t simply state “lga1366 BeTtEr BeCaUsE iT USe ExTrEmE EdItIoN sO it mEgA gOoD.” That was a poor example.
It was impressive because it lasted through the years, and it performed well under pressure. My X58 board features six-core Xeon processors and high-speed RAM. I purchased it new and operated it for nine years... most people don’t do that. It’s currently stored in a case, awaiting my 6-year-old. My 8-year-old is eager to start using the Z77 as soon as the power supply arrives. I still have an X48 with a Yorkfield chip, which reaches up to about 4GHz and matches a first-generation i5. I suppose it’s been a while now.