It is worth it to upgrade 10700k to 5800x for gaming?

[Scania556]

5800x uses less power and supports PCIE 4.0, it seems to be more future proof than 10700K.

I mainly use this PC for gaming, Youtube, and occasionally running Folding@home on both CPU and GPU.

 

It is worth it to upgrade 10700k to 5800x for these applications? or wait for next generation CPUs?

[Morgan MLGman]

No, it's not worth it. While the 5800X is a better CPU, there's no reason to upgrade to it if you already have a 10700K.

[Stahlmann]

You will likely not notice the difference. While the 5800X would be the preferred option on a new build, it's not worth it for replacing a 10700K.

[iCoNrant]

1 hour ago, Scania556 said:

5800x uses less power and supports PCIE 4.0, it seems to be more future proof than 10700K.

I mainly use this PC for gaming, Youtube, and occasionally running Folding@home on both CPU and GPU.

 

It is worth it to upgrade 10700k to 5800x for these applications? or wait for next generation CPUs?

A 10700k is 5-8% slower, but you have great 8 cores 16 threads processor that will serve you 3 more years or more.