CPU Overclocking for Gaming?

[Esgaloth]

Does Overclocking the CPU (Skylake i5 for example) have any effect on gaming performance? And if so, is it drastic or is it only a hair better?

[Guest]

Well, It really depends on what game you're playing, No matter what, you'll see a performance increase while Overclocking

For gaming, its mainly the GPU you want to overclock. 

[Nexxus]

it can, depends on the game & dont be expecting like twice the fps...10? if its cpu dependant & you have a good oc id say.

[Glenwing]

Does Overclocking the CPU (Skylake i5 for example) have any effect on gaming performance? And if so, is it drastic or is it only a hair better?

Performance is directly proportional to frequency, a 25% overclock will give yout roughly a 25% increase in framrate IF and only if that component was limiting your performance in the first place.

[Esgaloth]

So if I chose the Base I5 6500 over the 6600k, its not going to kill my performance if im a tad lower on what it does? Im just wondering if the extra 50$ is worth it (80$ More On modt sites)

[Raccatography]

So if I chose the Base I5 6500 over the 6600k, its not going to kill my performance if im a tad lower on what it does? Im just wondering if the extra 50$ is worth it (80$ More On modt sites)

 

You won't need a custom CPU cooler if you purchase a non-K version. Since you won't be doing any overclocking on that non-K chip, then what's the point of getting expensive coolers. So you'll save at least 40usd on top of that 50$ (for the 6600k) for not getting a cooler

[Nexxus]

Well you have to remember an oc is going to speed the comp up overall.

As for cost while the cpu is only $50 more you have to take into account the fact you need s beefier aftermarket cooler, & probably want a higher end mobo like a Z series, rather then an H

[Esgaloth]

I mean ive already bought a Z170A Krait and a 212 Evo cooler. So i guess the question is shoulf I just go with the K at this point anyway?

[Guest]

I mean ive already bought a Z170A Krait and a 212 Evo cooler. So i guess the question is shoulf I just go with the K at this point anyway?

You might as well, in the future when the games need a little more "kick" you'll be able to give it that extra boost it might need

[Esgaloth]

You might as well, in the future when the games need a little more "kick" you'll be able to give it that extra boost it might need

I suppose that makes sense. Im guessing itll help especially with multi-monitor?

[Constantin]

Well, It really depends on what game you're playing, No matter what, you'll see a performance increase while Overclocking

For gaming, its mainly the GPU you want to overclock. 

Wrong!

Some games are CPU intensive, and depend like 90% on the CPU, no matter what GPU u have.....

Flight Simulator X, Diablo 3........ And many more

[Guest]

I suppose that makes sense. Im guessing itll help especially with multi-monitor?

Yeah, in some cases it will help, especially in Multi-tasking 

 

Wrong!

Some games are CPU intensive, and depend like 90% on the CPU, no matter what GPU u have.....

Flight Simulator X, Diablo 3........ And many more

I never said it wasn't so calm. 

I never ever said that Overclocking WOULDN'T make a difference, I clearly stated it would. so re-read before you go posting like that. 

[Esgaloth]

I guess the real question is will I suffer if I just get the 6500. Its obvious that I want the 6600K, but I just wanted to know if theres a "serious" difference