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Look for budget-friendly Intel CPUs and compare their specs. Choose based on your needs like performance and price.

Look for budget-friendly Intel CPUs and compare their specs. Choose based on your needs like performance and price.

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pocio77
Posting Freak
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07-06-2021, 01:21 AM
#1
I'm assembling my first PC from the ground up. I have a choice between certain Intel chips that employees receive at a reduced rate—this is why I'm avoiding AMD. Between the 10850K and the only 11th Gen model they offer, I’m stuck deciding. Both fit my budget, which is a big factor. Here’s what matters most to me:

1. I need solid performance for 4K gaming, even if I don’t plan to hit the 3080 right away. The 3060 Ti is at MSRP, so I’m not worried about missing out now.
2. I’m planning a compact build (likely an NR200 case), so thermal performance is important. I want to know which CPU handles heat better.
3. I don’t expect heavy multitasking or multi-core workloads, so the loss of two cores isn’t a dealbreaker beyond that. The 11700K seems more balanced overall.
4. I’m aware of the GPU improvements over 10th Gen and think PCIe 4.0 could be a nice bonus if it becomes standard soon.

Anyone have thoughts on these points? Looking at other options in the attached images might help too.
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pocio77
07-06-2021, 01:21 AM #1

I'm assembling my first PC from the ground up. I have a choice between certain Intel chips that employees receive at a reduced rate—this is why I'm avoiding AMD. Between the 10850K and the only 11th Gen model they offer, I’m stuck deciding. Both fit my budget, which is a big factor. Here’s what matters most to me:

1. I need solid performance for 4K gaming, even if I don’t plan to hit the 3080 right away. The 3060 Ti is at MSRP, so I’m not worried about missing out now.
2. I’m planning a compact build (likely an NR200 case), so thermal performance is important. I want to know which CPU handles heat better.
3. I don’t expect heavy multitasking or multi-core workloads, so the loss of two cores isn’t a dealbreaker beyond that. The 11700K seems more balanced overall.
4. I’m aware of the GPU improvements over 10th Gen and think PCIe 4.0 could be a nice bonus if it becomes standard soon.

Anyone have thoughts on these points? Looking at other options in the attached images might help too.

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Rucian
Member
142
07-06-2021, 02:02 AM
#2
They really push it here, but this review covers the 11700k with solid benchmarks. Remember, the 10850 is essentially a 10900k but with 100 MHz less clock speed, making it quite similar. A quick thought: the X series pricing at the bottom is something I find a bit envying.
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Rucian
07-06-2021, 02:02 AM #2

They really push it here, but this review covers the 11700k with solid benchmarks. Remember, the 10850 is essentially a 10900k but with 100 MHz less clock speed, making it quite similar. A quick thought: the X series pricing at the bottom is something I find a bit envying.

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Poop_Head27
Posting Freak
820
07-10-2021, 05:18 AM
#3
Suggest skipping the 9th generation processors and consider going for the 10850K. It performs better than the 11th generation i9, and the cost is quite fair, making the i9-10850K a solid choice. Avoid the X series chips as well—they have significant price increases over standard consumer models and slower clock speeds.
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Poop_Head27
07-10-2021, 05:18 AM #3

Suggest skipping the 9th generation processors and consider going for the 10850K. It performs better than the 11th generation i9, and the cost is quite fair, making the i9-10850K a solid choice. Avoid the X series chips as well—they have significant price increases over standard consumer models and slower clock speeds.

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DrCurrywurst
Member
115
07-10-2021, 07:05 AM
#4
Absolutely, choosing 10850k instead of 11700k sounds like a smart move.
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DrCurrywurst
07-10-2021, 07:05 AM #4

Absolutely, choosing 10850k instead of 11700k sounds like a smart move.

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Greenybomb
Member
158
07-12-2021, 07:18 AM
#5
This offers a solid deal—about 10 cores for just $220. It’s a top choice in this range.
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Greenybomb
07-12-2021, 07:18 AM #5

This offers a solid deal—about 10 cores for just $220. It’s a top choice in this range.

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Desdogoou
Junior Member
6
07-14-2021, 08:15 PM
#6
If you're not planning to overclock, go for the 10700. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads with excellent single-core performance for just $160.
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Desdogoou
07-14-2021, 08:15 PM #6

If you're not planning to overclock, go for the 10700. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads with excellent single-core performance for just $160.

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Sammy706
Member
79
07-19-2021, 10:23 PM
#7
Everyone agreed on the 10850k price point. The 10700 is also worth thinking about, especially since you were considering a compact build.
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Sammy706
07-19-2021, 10:23 PM #7

Everyone agreed on the 10850k price point. The 10700 is also worth thinking about, especially since you were considering a compact build.

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JokerFame
Senior Member
670
07-23-2021, 01:19 AM
#8
10700 and 10400 offer excellent value for those who don’t need overclocking. If you’re close to a microcenter, there’s hardly any need to buy an AMD model.
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JokerFame
07-23-2021, 01:19 AM #8

10700 and 10400 offer excellent value for those who don’t need overclocking. If you’re close to a microcenter, there’s hardly any need to buy an AMD model.

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ParadoxOnLSD
Member
108
07-23-2021, 07:08 AM
#9
Thanks everyone! I think I'll avoid the sand waste and go with the 10 gen.
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ParadoxOnLSD
07-23-2021, 07:08 AM #9

Thanks everyone! I think I'll avoid the sand waste and go with the 10 gen.