Gaming frame rates lower than competing Intel chips
High power draw
Memory frequency options and memory compatibility limited
Setup complicated (memory, HPET, CCX, SMT, and power profile)
Overclocking barely worth it
Requires optimized apps of which there are not many
Lacks integrated graphics
Gaming frame rates lower than competing Intel chips
High power draw
Memory frequency options and memory compatibility limited
Setup complicated (memory, HPET, CCX, SMT, and power profile)
Overclocking barely worth it
Requires optimized apps of which there are not many
Lacks integrated graphics