4790k or 5820k

[Doldey123]

Im building my first computer and im tryig to decide whether its worth saving up a bit more and getting a 5820k or just get a 4790k. Is there a huge performance difference or not much at all?

[AlwaysFSX]

Depends what you're doing on the computer. In most cases you will never need an i7, let alone an enthusiast i7.

[Rheinwasser]

for content creation yes, but keep in mind that x99 mainboards are also more expensive.

for gaming anything above 4690k is probably useless.

[ViruZ_HUN]

Im building my first computer and im tryig to decide whether its worth saving up a bit more and getting a 5820k or just get a 4790k. Is there a huge performance difference or not much at all?

2 cores difference 4 threads...

 

 

 

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[Wayne Tai]

I'd get the 5820K if i were you. You pay a little extra for 2 additional core. 

[Wano97]

If you're going with the 5820k, you'll also have to buy an x99 board along with DDR4 Ram, which is really expensive

If you're unlucky in the silicon lottery, a 4790k is still rated to run at 4GHz

[Nathanv31]

i dont think its worth the extra you pay for the x99 platform unless you really need the extra cores. you my not even need the 4790K, just depends on what you plan on using your computer for.

[Aristocrates]

No need to go beyond lga1150 imho; a 5820k would need a different mobo and ram, inflating your building costs quite a bit

[Sarge852]

4790k's can handle a decent amount of content creation should you decide to, and besides i think it would be a better idea to put the additional cost of an X99 board and DDR4 into better graphics horsepower instead.

[MeesterJackson]

for content creation yes, but keep in mind that x99 mainboards are also more expensive.

for gaming anything above 4690k is probably useless.

Not true, the 4790k actually DOES show a 5+ or even more (some I even saw 20 extra frames) improvements in FPS in certain games. 

[holytoledo]

If you haven't yet seen this video, check it out.

It's a simulated comparison of a 5820k vs a 4790k (and others).

The extra cores really help with background tasks. So if you plan on running anything in the background while gaming, it's probably better to go for the extra cores.

[Rheinwasser]

Not true, the 4790k actually DOES show a 5+ or even more (some I even saw 20 extra frames) improvements in FPS in certain games. 

source..

[Snadzies]

Unless you're looking to do a lot of content creation, as in you're supporting your self via content creation pumping out several videos a day and ever second counts, then I wouldn't bother with the 5820k and if you are creating a lot of content like that then at that point you should really be looking at a more powerful CPU then.

The extra cost of the motherboard and DDR4 ram is not worth it for gaming and even moderate content creation / streaming right now.

[MeesterJackson]

source..

Ironically I saw this the other day and after 5 minutes of searching cannot find that article. Ignoring that one now, I've come to see the MOST you'd get is around 8ish frames and typically it's 3-5 frames...oops.  

 

IT'S STILL A BONUS GAWD DAMMIT. LOL 

[MeesterJackson]

Unless you're looking to do a lot of content creation, as in you're supporting your self via content creation pumping out several videos a day and ever second counts, then I wouldn't bother with the 5820k and if you are creating a lot of content like that then at that point you should really be looking at a more powerful CPU then.

The extra cost of the motherboard and DDR4 ram is not worth it for gaming and even moderate content creation / streaming right now.

Which is why I'm pretty much set on a E3 Xeon build right now.