What CPU should I choose, I7 or Xeon 6 Core?

habzy

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I know this is the age-old question, but I need an answer specific to my scenario...

Basically, I'm a graphics designer / website developer so I create 2d/3d images, edit movies, create website etc. all day long. Also, I'm doing a graphics design degree in University... so you get the picture of how I use my PC... Adobe Master Collection all the way!!

Ideally I need a Mac... but cba spending £2000+ on a half-decent Mac, I'd rather get a Hackintosh. So I've seen this guy on eBay who builds and sells Hackintosh Machines, however I just need to choose the specification for my system...

I can afford the following, so whats best for me. I need a system to run all my development software smoothly:

Intel Core I7 6 Core 3.8GHZ 3930K for £470
Intel 4th Gen Haswell I7 3.9GHZ Quad Core 4770K for £260
Intel Xeon 6 Core 2.3GHZ E5-2630 for £520

As I said, price is not the issue, the issue is what will be best for me?

Thanks.
 

habzy

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Clearly you guys have told me I need 6 cores... now, which should I go for:
Intel Core I7 6 Core 3.8GHZ 3930K for £470
OR
Intel Xeon 6 Core 2.3GHZ E5-2630 for £520