No, I haven't upgraded from a 6600k to a 3600.
No, I haven't upgraded from a 6600k to a 3600.
I think a B450 tomahawk with a 3600 could work well, but what upgrades are available right now? It may require some improvements.
I own 16 GB of HyperX Fury DDR-4 2166 memory, possibly set to 2666. I’m unsure if that’s correct. My intention is to purchase additional RAM soon. Edited May 26, 2020 by AreZ.
There are various tests available on YouTube, and the term "huge" often refers to a maximum of 20% in some titles, while in others it shows almost no variation. If improving performance by up to 20% justifies a complete overhaul, then definitely opt for a significant jump in price.
Performance in these titles will be severely impacted with a 4C/4T i5, such as the 6600K. Even an overclocked 4670K struggled at 1440p due to lag and stutters. My friend with a 6600K faced similar issues, likely because improvements in i5 chips haven't been significant recently. You might want to check other videos or more trustworthy sources for better insights.
I don’t require watching any videos about this topic since I’ve tried it myself. However, here’s an example link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCV9yyD8X6M
I looked for evidence that differences are substantial. Here’s a video that demonstrates this clearly.
You're welcome to chat with me as an old i5/i3 buyer, but I won't show any proof that the gap is massive. I get that today's Ryzen chips are powerful—some have R5 3600 onboard while others use i7 8700K—but I'm not claiming they're vastly different. In most games, even the newer ones, the difference isn't huge. The GPU and RAM matter more, but the CPU, especially the K version, is still a solid processor, not outdated. People usually expect at least an R5 3600, and anything worse is a big drop in performance. FPS under 10 and smooth gameplay are common issues, except for Solitaire. If you're serious about testing, you'll see the gap narrows. I've seen people upgrade from 4570 to R5 3600 myself, so I can speak from experience. Regarding games, I notice a difference in performance, but it's usually only noticeable in a few titles. So, unless you're spending a lot on upgrades for just a few games, I wouldn't recommend it.