Clock speed vs more cores.

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caleb12134

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I am aware that this has been asked before but I wanted to get advice on my specific situation! I currently have an Intel Core i7 4790k quad core but have the option to return it for a six core processor with a lower clock speed. Available at 3.3 GHz. Which one would be the best in terms of performance and future proofing my PC? I use EDA suite software (Electronics CAD) for EE and 3d rendering for 3D printing. I do mild BF4 gaming. I also watch a good deal of movies. Is the higher clock speed or more cores best for me? Thanks!
 
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lunyone

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Well personally I think the i7 4790k is the best you can get. Yes you can get the Socket 2011 v3 w/DDR4 and 6/8/+ cores, but to me that seems to be only good in certain situations. Plus the cost of the s2011 v3 build is quite expensive. If you are happy with what you have now, I wouldn't change it out (but that is just me). 99% of people out there now would kill to have a i7 4790k CPU, because it would meet/exceed their needs for several years. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Agree completely. IMO, DDR4s cost premium combined with the natural thermal appetite of 2011 chips (i.e., 5820K) doesnt make x99 the "Gamer's Choice".

I suppose it comes down to % of usecases...if you're doing alot of rendering, file conversions, general workstation tasks, and light-moderate gaming: i7 5820K.

If you're an enthusiast gamer striving for the best fps, who also needs a productive performer: i7 4790K.
 
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Hell even the Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor is a good buy around $250, especially if your going to have a dedicated GPU. It is almost like an i7 on a i5 budget :) It doesn't come with the iGPU, but depending on the budget, it can be a good option too.
 
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Stick with your current processor. Unless you know that your current CAD software will benefit immensely from using as many threads as possible, I can't realistically imagine that the extra two cores and larger die cache are going to outweigh the drop from 4.4/4 GHz to 3.9/3.3 GHz.
 
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