I7-6700K or 2700X for home ESXi server

[davidst95]

Hi, I'm looking to set up a home server with ESXi.   I'm looking at either using a used 4-core I7-6700K or a getting a 8-core 2700X.   I plan to run 4 or 5 VMs plus a FreeNAS VM.    Will a I7-6700K be adequate or should I go for a 2700K.   Thanks!

 

David

[thatwaspointless]

Try going with the 2700x. Ryzen comes with a good cooler, is much cheaper, and is overall just much faster than the i7.

[davidst95]

35 minutes ago, thatwaspointless said:

Try going with the 2700x. Ryzen comes with a good cooler, is much cheaper, and is overall just much faster than the i7.

Thanks for advice.  I think I'll go with a the 2700X.

[NelizMastr]

I'd go for the 2700 (non-X). Your power bill will be grateful. Contrary to popular belief, CPU doesn't matter a ton in VMs unless the workload is specific to need a lot of it.