6700k vs 2700(x)

[AngelOfBodom]

Hi everyone. Been contemplating moving back to AMD (previously upgraded to z170 from AM3). Aside from *waiting*, what are thoughts on this up/side grade? As of now, I hit 4.7 on approximately 1.38, 3000mhz RAM on an Asus z170-ar. Also using 1440p 144hz monitor with a 1080ti. Honestly, I dont mind losing a handful of frames if the system is "snappier" (which i feel is true using a friend's 1600 system) and doesnt go insane when streaming/multitasking while gaming. Other uses that makes this change would be for video editing, heavy video conversion (handbrake), and academic work [all this work would really pertain to education]. I love my 6700k for just gaming, but seems to want to cry if I try to use handbrake to compress student videos, edit videos for both professors and for student-aimed tutorials, and write anything in word/chrome/using pdfs/etc. 

 

Though I will say that the 1809 update has helped a little bit but has been frustrating having to confine myself to a limited amount of tasks (obviously not asking the system to do everything at the same time). 

[Ashleyyyy]

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-6700K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-2700X/3502vs3958

 

2700x is 97% faster in multithreading sooooo

[AngelOfBodom]

4 minutes ago, firelighter487 said:

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-6700K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-2700X/3502vs3958

 

2700x is 97% faster in multithreading sooooo

But for gaming as well? I dont want to compromise too much gaming performance 

[Ashleyyyy]

Just now, AngelOfBodom said:

But for gaming as well? I dont want to compromise too much gaming performance 

you're only losing 4% single core speed so there's that. i'm not familiar with ryzen so i can't help you much further. i just looked at the benchmarks. 

[Ashleyyyy]

also those benchmarks don't include your overlcock. remember that. 

[AngelOfBodom]

Just now, firelighter487 said:

also those benchmarks don't include your overlcock. remember that. 

i figured. its unfortunate that i dont want to run it a 4.8. it usually help with some things, but am rather uncomfortable with voltage above 1.4 and temps are awful

[nick name]

Gaming is wonderful with a 2700X.  I came from a 6700.  

[mxk]

2700x is better and for gaming, is on par with the 8600k with both on stock speeds. 2700x is a great choice and is really fast for multithreaded work (streaming, editing, etc)