OC i5-2500K - worth it?
OC i5-2500K - worth it?
Hello everyone,
I'm trying to figure out the expected performance boost after overclocking my i5-2500K. I recently purchased a Sapphire R9 290 Tri-X OC and am concerned that my CPU might be limiting the speed. I've learned that the 2500K is one of the top chips for overclocking, but I didn't realize this when I bought it with a h67 chipset and motherboard. Should I invest in a new motherboard and cooler to achieve better results? Thanks.
this depends heavily on the clock ratio relative to the original specs... and naturally if the GPU is running at full capacity or only a fraction... For instance, if your CPU increased from 3.3ghz to turbo 3.7ghz while the GPU was operating at 100%, you'd gain around 5 fps on low settings... On the other hand, r9 290 is powerful enough so I expect your VGA to be handling even more load
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Besides that, if you maintain a stable 4.0ghz with your current specs, you could achieve up to 10.5 fps at high settings and 21 full frames on mid to low settings...
What is your motherboard?
How much overclocking are you considering?
Thanks for the response. I intend to boost my CPU to at least 4.5 GHz, and of course need a good cooler. This is my motherboard - http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/m...h67cl.html so no overclocking yet. I'd spend around ~100 E on the entire upgrade, which is why I'm wondering if it's worthwhile.
tottaly yes from me.. you have a good cpu,and no money worth upgrading this chip to another 22nm... for me new chip every 4 years at least..
with 4,5ghz you can exept 18fps increament !
I own a 2500k with stock performance and various overclocked configurations. In gaming, the gains in speed are mainly based on the specific game, since some rely more on CPU power while others depend on GPU strength. Higher clock speeds help certain titles more than others. Unless someone has tested the game under identical conditions, it's impossible to predict the exact performance boost you'll achieve. Claims like an 18 FPS increase at 4.5Ghz are just guesses.
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I own a 2500k with stock speed and some overclocked configurations. In gaming, performance boosts mainly depend on the game type—some rely more on CPU power, others on GPU. Higher clock speeds help in certain titles but not others. Unless you've tested the specific game under identical conditions, no one can accurately predict your gains. Claiming an 18 FPS improvement at 4.5Ghz is just guesswork.
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It mainly relies on games. Titles like BF3 4 gain advantages from improved CPU clocks, whereas others don't. Secondly, a 4.5ghz processor is a solid choice for gaming if paired with a good cooler. I suggest giving it a try—with a 290, you should consider overclocking part of the CPU.
The benefits from OC depend on the game or task you choose to run your PC for.
An i5 2500k performs well overall, as you know.
Upgrading with a new motherboard and cooler would be enjoyable, but in practice, the investment would yield more value in future upgrades.
I recommend sticking with your current setup and saving the money until you notice your system needs improvement.
A Z77 motherboard isn’t inexpensive and wears out quickly.
Search results showed that the most affordable Z77 boards cost around $130 plus a CPU cooler, which is half the price of a GTX 970—a significantly better upgrade.