Is there much of a difference?

idkHowToPlay007 · Dec 2, 2016

So, I am considering getting the i5 6600k instead of the i7 6700k due to price. The i5 6600k is cheaper but is it still a good CPU to run games like Grand Theft Auto 5 on ultra, or other games like Battlefield 1, Civ VI, Total War, etc without any issues? I will just upgrade next spring or something, its just the i5 6600k can save me $100 right now. Will I see any performance issues like a lower frame rate? Any help on what is different would be great, thanks!

CPU: i5 or i7
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A
Graphics card: EVGA GTX 1070 Superclocked

elbert · Dec 2, 2016

Yes you will see lower fps mostly due to the 500Mhz lower clock on the 6600k. Now you could get a cheap heatsink to make up the difference. This heatsink for example should get your 6600k to 4Ghz.

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Or if you want to get a bit over 4Ghz this one should get you about 4.2Ghz.

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n0ns3ns3 · Dec 2, 2016

What monitor do you have (going to have)?
basically, there are quite a few games that will be stuck at 100-120FPS with i5.
that's important in case you have 144Hz monitor

idkHowToPlay007 · Dec 2, 2016

I will be getting this....

ASUS PB287Q 28" 4K/UHD 3840x2160 1ms DisplayPort HDMI

60hz Display port, 30hz HDMI

n0ns3ns3 · Dec 3, 2016

bad idea for gaming, but with that monitor you are fine with i5.
you'd be better with 1440p@144Hz or 3440x1440@100Hz than with 60Hz 4K for gaming.
60Hz is the bare minimum and the 75-144Hz is so much more fluid.

Ecky · Dec 3, 2016

Frankly I think you might be better off with an i7 6700 + B150 motherboard vs i5 6600K + Z170 + aftermarket cooler, and they should cost about the same. Of course, if you really enjoy overclocking as a hobby, the i5 has reasons beyond pure performance as a choice.

UnspokenWhale · Dec 3, 2016

The difference is probably not a whole lot. If you're going to spend the $100 for better gaming performance, you're better off putting it towards a better GPU IMO.

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