Is it worth it to upgrade from a 6600k to a Ryzen Chip or an i7?

ShatteredAwe · Apr 12, 2017

I just built my first build in January and my build is mini itx, so ryzen chips aren't even out for my platform yet. Currently I don't do a TON of video editing or streaming, but i multi-task alot (Firefox + videos + gaming + word processing + music software on all at the same time for example). i feel like a huge idiot for not being able to wait to built my computer.

I'll probably be making the switch towards the end of Summer, but considering my circumstances would you recommend an i7 upgrade (6700k or 7700k) or a Ryzen upgrade?

Gam3r01 · Apr 12, 2017

There is likely no reason to move away from the 6600k at this time.

dark_lord69 · Apr 12, 2017

I'd go with the 7700K if I was forced to choose.
But I strongly believe your upgrade will yield little to no noticeable performance gain.

Personally, I wouldn't upgrade as it is barely an upgrade at this point.

superninja12 · Apr 12, 2017

get the 7700k and sell your chip.

dont please dont forget to flash the bios before you swap

shrapnel_indie · Apr 12, 2017

Unless you're experiencing 100% CPU utilization right now (particularly to the point your PC is unresponsive or really slow) an upgrade to an i7 or Ryzen is probably more of a sideways movement than a major improvement. I wouldn't recommend the "upgrade" as it would be money wasted IMHO.

WiiUMasterGman · Apr 12, 2017

superninja12 :

There is no use rn. Later I would upgrade. But right now the 6600K is still a great chip

mrobscura · Apr 12, 2017

an i7 will give you more consistent fps even when you are gpu bound, so an upgrade isnt a bad idea period. and if you plan to run a gpu more powerful than a 1060/480 an i5 will bottleneck it, especially at 1080p.

as for ryzen vs i7, since you already have an 1151 board, go for an i7. though make sure you can fit a decent cooler in your itx case.

dark_lord69 · Apr 14, 2017

" 1060/480 an i5 will bottleneck it, especially at 1080p. "
Just completely wrong.

jeffredo · Apr 14, 2017

It would be a complete waste to do so. Its a very current, very capable CPU. Wait a few years (like three or four).

mrobscura · Apr 14, 2017

yeah dark, i corrected that. i meant to say anything more powerful than a 1060/480.

Adios_makes_nuggets · Apr 28, 2017

mrobscura :

The thing is, an i5 barely even bottlenecks a GTX 1080.

Skipping-Bear · Apr 28, 2017

that would be a sidegrade cause they get pretty much the same performance in games give or take 5fps unless you are going to start doing video editing and all that then i would get a ryzen chip

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