Can 2600K really compare to 980?

[midnight_sc]

Hi, I am a gamer and I stream my game throu Ustream.
I recently want to upgrade my computer, and I have do some research. There is a guy he stream his game in HD so I have ask his spec
http://starcrafting.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264
However I don't need SSD or second computer for my rig, from some artical I heard 2600k can compete with 980.
Is there any true at all? In term of video encoding (stream) 2600k really can compete with 980?
I have plen to upgrade my graphic and memory in the future, if the 2600k can compete with 980. then I guess I will order it in this month.

My current gear.
Q9300
HD5770
6GB memory
550w PSU

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Not only competes but wins in some benchmarks. It's a beast.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/287?vs=142

 

[teh_tourist]

If you're running LGA775 then you're probably running DDR2 memory, so if you upgrade your processor you'll need a new motherboard and RAM.

In gaming the 2600K competes with the 980X so if that's what you're into it's the way to go as it's much cheaper. Take a look at the 2600K reviews to see some hard benchmarks.

http://www.guru3d.com/article/core-i5-2500k-and-core-i7-2600k-review/

 

[jj463rd]

Only need a 2500K for gaming

Unless you play FSX in which the 2600K would be better with needed hyperthreading.

 

[midnight_sc]

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