What is the Fastest Intel Core i5 Non-K Processor?

Cube_of_Rubik · Apr 11, 2014

I am going to build a computer, but I do not plan to overclock. I was told that if I am not going to overclock, then I should not get an Intel Core i5 K processor for my computer, instead get a non-K processor.

Also, if I am going to buy an Intel Core i5 non-K processor, should I get a motherboard with an H77 or H87 chipset instead of a motherboard with a Z77 or Z87 chipset? If so, then what motherboard would you recommend?

Thank you in advance!

SchizTech · Apr 11, 2014

For the current (fourth gen/Haswell), an i5-4670 is tops.

You can save money with a H87 board to pair it with, for example:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130697

Jacob McIntosh · Apr 11, 2014

Yep, the i5-4670 is the fastest.

Then, just get any reliable (something)87 motherboard. Substitute the (something) with any of the letters.

logainofhades · Apr 11, 2014

For the money, you cannot go wrong with an i5 4570 and a B85 pro4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $254.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-11 15:27 EDT-0400)

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