Upgrade to 6 cores or stick with just 4?

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Hello all, I currently have an i7 4770k OCed at 4.4Ghz. I use my PC not just for gaming, but for video editing and other Adobe software required stuff. I was wondering if upgrading to either a better 4 cored CPU (7700k) or switching to a 6 cored CPU (6800k or 6850k) would help with my performance? Also, I hear that there are some other intel CPU(s) coming out this year? If so, what are they and should I get them when they release? FYI, I am a fairly die hard Intel fanboy. I am aware that the Ryzen line in coming out soon, but I'd like to stick with Intel if I can.

GPU: GTX 780 (upgrading to 1080 ti upon release)
RAM: 16gb 1866 (upgrading to 32gb later)
2x 21" monitors (upgrading 1 to 27" with 2k & g-sync)

Thank you guys!
 
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here's an example of what i was referring to, in the link below - scroll down to the 2nd graph, then notice the rankings for each cpu, depending on the program. Of the 3 adobe programs used, only one of them rendered faster on the 5960x with 8 cores vs the 5930K with six. In that 2nd graph, hit the scroll arrows to the right or left to change programs

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-5960x-haswell-e-cpu,3918-5.html?_ga=1.61181353.464626474.1477413218

it looks like the six core is the smart choice, as only in one program does the 8 core 5960x ourperform the others and only by a small margin

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Hi DualRevolvers,

The 4770k is still a great processor! I also do video editing/rendering and my build has a 6 core processor (i7-5820k). For your purposes, I would definitely recommend upgrading to a 6 core processor over a better quad core as tasks such as video rendering will utilize this.

In terms of waiting for new processors, this depends on how long you want to wait. I have found through experience that waiting for a new tech item to come out can be annoying, because they are notorious for delays, and once you get it, the next one comes out in what seems like a short time after. Again, all depends on how soon you need it, and if you want to wait.

Hope this helps!
 
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That is helpful, Thanks. GDC is starting in less than 2 weeks, so I'm hoping I only have to wait that long. But I'm willing to wait a little longer than that, if necessary. Which 6 core would you recommend?
 
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Between the two that you listed (6800k and 6850k), the 6800k would best fit your needs for the price. HOWEVER, this processor has a different socket than the 4770k and would require a new motherboard. Off the top of my head, i'm unsure of any 6 core processors for the socket of your current motherboard (i'm not sure they exist). Your processor is getting older and it may be worth upgrading the motherboard as well for something that will fit newer processors and last longer.
 
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MOAR CORES!...says the power user.

That said, the 4770 is still holding it's own enough, wait for Ryzen to release just in case Intel drops the price on it's enthusiast line.
 
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Good call on possibly waiting. The only reason I recommend the extra cores is for the rendering. I notice a huge difference on my 6 core machine when rendering video. It cuts the time at least in half.
 
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you might want to factor in what programs you're using to render videos

i'm running an 8 core 5960X but before i decided, i searched for benchtesting results for the prospective cpu i was looking at - a number of the tests online (incuding a decent one right here on Tom's) showed the benchmark results using different programs. Some programs, like HandBrake are core hogs, and i use handbrake a lot - my time to render a 40-45GB file on my i7-4790 (non-k) ran 35-45 minutes. On the 5960x, time for the same size file dropped to 13-17 minutes. On the 4790, Handbrake is running all 4 cores at 99-100% usage. On the 5960x, it's running all eight cores at 92-94% usage.

But again, the benefits depend on the program(s) you're running

another program, Camtasia, is slow on both computers, whether the 4790 or the 5960x - in fact times on either cpu run pretty close but Camtasia Studio is not a core hog and usage seems to run in the 27-42% range on either


btw, both CPUs were running 4.0 clock speed
hope that helps
 
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Oh I know that I'll have to upgrade my Mobo as well. I've been keeping that in mind.

 
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Most, if not all, of my rendering will be within an adobe product. Like Premiere Pro or After Effects.
 
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here's an example of what i was referring to, in the link below - scroll down to the 2nd graph, then notice the rankings for each cpu, depending on the program. Of the 3 adobe programs used, only one of them rendered faster on the 5960x with 8 cores vs the 5930K with six. In that 2nd graph, hit the scroll arrows to the right or left to change programs

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-5960x-haswell-e-cpu,3918-5.html?_ga=1.61181353.464626474.1477413218

it looks like the six core is the smart choice, as only in one program does the 8 core 5960x ourperform the others and only by a small margin

 
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That's awesome, Thank you!
 
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keep in mind those were last gen cpu

you might want to research what the other posters said and even throw an email at adobe tech assist to see
which cpu they recommend

another tip - i saw my times decrease some when i went to samsung nvme ssds - i use two as "worktables", one to record to and the other to render to - the samsung 950 and 960 nvme ssds have the fastest write (& read) speads

just a suggestion
 
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