I5 2500k vs i7 2600k?

[Mtemtkoo]

My knowledge about computers is slightly limited, could someone explain me what exactly is the difference between i5 2500k and i7 2600k that makes the second worth 80€ more? (im planning to toy with overclocking too)

Regards and thanks,

mtemtko.

 

[Mousemonkey]

The main difference is HT or Hyperthreading, the OS will see eight cores instead of four.

 

[ghnader hsmithot]

of course you have the 2mb of level 3 cache.

 

[Mtemtkoo]

I'm going to use the rig for gaming, since (afaik) games dont utillize the most out of 2+ cores there is little point in getting i7 2600k?

 

[Mousemonkey]

I'm going to use the rig for gaming, since (afaik) games dont utillize the most out of 2+ cores there is little point in getting i7 2600k?

Yeah, if it's just going to be used for gaming now and in the future then a 2600K is pointless, the extra 2MB of level 3 cache that the 2600K has over the 2500K may help in a multi GPU setup but then again it might not.

 

[jaguarskx]

Well... the i7-2600k is 100MHz faster at stock speed.

Unless you are going to be using programs that can take advantage of HT, you are better off getting the i5-2500k.

 

[Mousemonkey]

Well... the i7-2600k is 100MHz faster at stock speed.

100mhz does not a trouser tent make.

 

[Toxxyc]

Oh my this question again...

Get the 2500K, take the money you saved from the 2600K and invest in the increase of your graphics card budget. Getting a better graphics card with the 2500K than the 2600K with a less-potent GPU will last you a LOT longer, and deliver a much more powerful gaming machine from the ground up.