Upgrade CPU: Xeon E5-2690 v4 or i7-6950X
Upgrade CPU: Xeon E5-2690 v4 or i7-6950X
Ignore it, even a size like 5700x can easily outpace a 6950x in both single and multi-thread performance simply because more efficient X99 boards remain costly—typically around $100 to $150. If you sell one, just don’t waste time; upgrade to something newer unless you locate a 6950x for about $150, which offers better efficiency and performance.
Considered switching to a new setup, thinking selling the old parts could fund an upgrade.
The scenario involves a heavily multi-threaded environment or a blend of single and multiple cores. For workloads where massive core counts aren't essential, the Xeon e5 1660v3 is a solid choice. It's an older Haswell chip but still offers good performance. This processor delivers around 4.6GHz across all cores on a 280mm AIO at 1.35V. You can purchase it for about $47, offering strong value for money. Its performance metrics align well with a 1800 Cinebench R15 score (around 4000) and game speeds similar to a Ryzen 3700X. Keep in mind that retail Xeon 1660v4 models are not overclockable, so avoid those. Some engineering sample Xeon V4 units can be overclocked but aren't advised for general use.
I think it’s a blend of multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. Your Plex server, Gaming and Chrome often run together. I usually see several apps active at once. On eBay in Australia, the Xeon e5 1660v3 falls within the same price range around $320 AUD.