5820k vs 4790k

tools11

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I know for most its an easy comparrison but i dont do much put alot of strain on the cpu. I pretty much want to know if the 6 core would be better for playing games like dayz. Will the 5820k give me any benifit to outweigh the price for the cpu and board?
 
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There are a few games using real multicores like FSX. For FSX 5820k is king. Anything else 4 real cores are enough. Any Haswell i5 will be enough.

Poogination13

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If you're strictly playing games, you won't see any tangible (if any) difference. If you enjoy streaming & multitasking like a beast; then get the i7. My personal recommendation would be to go with the i7. Having hyperthreadiing there in case you need it is a piece of mind I enjoy having.