Was die i7-6700K eine Überclockung wert?
Was die i7-6700K eine Überclockung wert?
i plan to purchase an i7-6700k and wanted to know if it's worth the extra cost compared to overclocking. The cheapest z170 chipset motherboard is about £100, while some b110 or h110 boards are around £50, but they limit overclocking. I'll also need a good cooler, which adds to the expense. Will this extra cost really make a difference in my gaming performance?
I own a CPU paired with a Z170 board, lightly overclocked just for comparison purposes. When benchmarked with Passmark at +-11200, it reached +-12000 after overclocking. It seems the performance gain isn’t significant enough to impact gameplay noticeably, so I don’t think it’s worth the effort. This processor is quite powerful on its own. You’ll still need an aftermarket cooler since this one doesn’t come with one.
I own a CPU paired with a Z170 board, lightly overclocked just for comparison purposes. When benchmarked with Passmark at +-11200, it reached +-12000 after overclocking. It seems the performance gain isn’t significant enough to impact gameplay noticeably, so I don’t think it’s worth the effort. This processor is quite powerful on its own. You’ll still need an aftermarket cooler since this one doesn’t come with one.
Generally, overclocking your CPU usually only offers small improvements in frame rate.
Personally, I don't see much value in the extra expense. Still, this feature might be useful one day if you try to run a game that pushes your CPU beyond its limits. Overclocking can make a big difference... But for today's games, even without overclocking, your CPU is more than sufficient.
The decision is yours. I wouldn't invest in the 6700K unless you're planning to use the Z170 chipset. If so, opt for the 6700 without the K at the end—it'll be a bit more affordable too.
I would concur with the points above... With present games, overclocking isn't essential...
But I think it's enjoyable too, and you have the chance to boost your speed later if needed... If you can afford it, go for it because of the possibilities... If not, don't worry...
Adam
I agree with what was said before... With the current games, overclocking isn't really needed...
But I think it's still enjoyable, and you have the chance to boost your speed later if you want... If you can afford it, go for it because of the benefits... If not, don't worry about it...
Adam
If it's just a small price difference, I'd definitely choose the K version as you mentioned, plus you'll get a quicker stock clock compared to the non-K version.
Plus... A thought comes to mind... If you could choose between a 4.0 and 4.6 ghz processor with a $20 price gap, you’d definitely pick the 4.6 one... And that kind of overclocking is quite typical for the 6700k... I had some luck with mine too—it handles 5 ghz quite smoothly... It's enjoyable... Give it a try.
Adam