4790k equivalent without iGPU

[itachipirate]

What's the 4790k equivalent without an iGPU? I'm building my Dad a computer soon and he doesn't need an iGPU at all, it would be nice to save some money and get the Xeon equivalent

[Silyy097]

E3 1231-v3.

 

EDIT: After a quick check, the Xeon will be weaker in per core performance when compared to the i7, as it is clocked lower. What will your dad will be using it for? It may be better to provide us with that so that we can actually give you a better opinion.

[X_Rated_Box]

Yeah the

Intel Xeon E3-1271 V3

would be pretty much the same non overclockable I7 without IGPU

[itachipirate]

E3 1231-v3.

 

EDIT: After a quick check, the Xeon will be weaker in per core performance when compared to the i7, as it is clocked lower. What will your dad will be using it for? It may be better to provide us with that so that we can actually give you a better opinion.

 

Yeah the

Intel Xeon E3-1271 V3

would be pretty much the same non overclockable I7 without IGPU

Why does the E3-1271 V3 cost the same as the 4790k? is there any reason at all to buy it over the 4790k?

[Speaker1264]

Why does the E3-1271 V3 cost the same as the 4790k? is there any reason at all to buy it over the 4790k?

 

Just get the E3-1231 V3.  The small difference in frequency won't make much difference.  It is a really good cpu for the price.

[itachipirate]

Just get the E3-1231 V3.  The small difference in frequency won't make much difference.  It is really good for the price.

It costs the same as the i7

[rafazafar]

Why does the E3-1271 V3 cost the same as the 4790k? is there any reason at all to buy it over the 4790k?

no reason. just theoretically more stable. that being said, Intel core-i cpus are pretty stable as well.

 

just get the 4790k or the e3 1231 v3 if you dont need the overclock

[Speaker1264]

It costs the same as the i7

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $328.99

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-29 07:31 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $242.99

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-29 07:32 EDT-0400

 

Looks like an $86 dollar difference to me.

[Silyy097]

Why does the E3-1271 V3 cost the same as the 4790k? is there any reason at all to buy it over the 4790k?

Let me remind you that I said the 1231 v3, not the 1271 v3.

 

For starters, the i7 would be clocked higher then both the 1231 and the 1271. The i7 also has the iGPU, which the Xeons do not have.

 

The reason to buy the 1231 is because it is a 100$ cheaper, which:

1) Makes it point on point with the i5 4690k's price, but the with the Xeon having more cores, it would be viable solution for gamers who already have a graphics card and need the 4 extra threads

2) Makes it cheaper compared to the i7 4790k, having the same amount of cores but just slightly slower.

Why on earth would you want to buy a 1271, it has a lower clockspeed (lower overall performance), no iGPU, and a locked chip, when for the same price you can get an i7?

[Manny Calavera]

There is no xeon equivalent. Just buy i7 and overclock it.

You can use iGPU if gpu fails or something so thats good.

 

What does he do? 1231v3 is cheap xeon option and only good option.

[itachipirate]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $328.99

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-29 07:31 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $242.99

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-29 07:32 EDT-0400

 

Looks like an $86 dollar difference to me. 

 

Looks like the wrong Xeon to me. (Thought you meant the 1271, I want the i7 equivalent)

[Speaker1264]

Looks like the wrong Xeon to me. (Thought you meant the 1271, I want the i7 equivalent)

 

What do you mean i7 equivalent?  You mean the same clock frequency?  There is no such thing as a xeon that is clocked at 4 ghz.  Because otherwise they are essentially the exact same cpu.  Same number of cores, both have hyperthreading, both have the same amount of cache.  The i7 can be overclocked and has an iGPU, but it also costs $86 more dollars.  From your post I was under the impression you were trying to get something that performed similar to the i7, but was cheaper.

[SpagettiNinja]

Looks like the wrong Xeon to me. (Thought you meant the 1271, I want the i7 equivalent)

To me the 1231 just looks like a lower clocked 1271, and both are the same as the i7 in terms of cores and hyperthreading, just with lower clock speeds.

[itachipirate]

What do you mean i7 equivalent?  You mean the same clock frequency?  There is no such thing as a xeon that is clocked at 4 ghz.  Because otherwise they are essentially the exact same cpu.  Same number of cores, both have hyperthreading, both have the same amount of cache.  The i7 can be overclocked and has an iGPU, but it also costs $86 more dollars.  From your post I was under the impression you were trying to get something that performed similar to the i7, but was cheaper.

The 1271 boosts up to 4ghz

[Speaker1264]

The 1271 boosts up to 4ghz

 

And the i7 boosts up to 4.4 ghz, your point?

[itachipirate]

And the i7 boosts up to 4.4 ghz, your point?

the 1271 is a lot closer to the i7

[Speaker1264]

the 1271 is a lot closer to the i7

 

And also the same price as the i7.  Are you actually considering buying an inferior cpu for the same price?

[SpagettiNinja]

the 1271 is a lot closer to the i7

 

 

 

And also the same price as the i7.  Are you actually considering buying an inferior cpu for the same price?

 

Seems like the best option would be the actual 4790k then, however, what will this PC be used for?

[itachipirate]

And also the same price as the i7.  Are you actually considering buying an inferior cpu for the same price?

I'm done talking to you. Just scroll up FFS

 

Seems like the best option would be the actual 4790k then, however, what will this PC be used for?

He wants to game so I suggested the i5, but he insists on having an i7. That's what I'm going with because there's no real reason to buy a Xeon

[SpagettiNinja]

He wants to game so I suggested the i5, but he insists on having an i7. That's what I'm going with because there's no real reason to buy a Xeon

 

There really is not much of a reason to have a 4790k instead of for example the 4690k, but hey, if he can afford it, why not. And i guess hyperthreading can become more useful as games will be probably be able to use more cores/threads in the future, so it should have a longer lifespan.

[Speaker1264]

I'm done talking to you. Just scroll up FFS

 

He wants to game so I suggested the i5, but he insists on having an i7. That's what I'm going with because there's no real reason to buy a Xeon

 

You asked if there was a cpu equivalent of the i7, which was cheaper.  I told you what it was, but instead you kept bringing up the 1271.  I never mentioned the 1271 because I didn't find it worth mentioning, considering it was a worse cpu at the same price as the i7.  If you weren't interested in buying it why keep mentioning it?  Dunno why your getting upset with me.  I'm just trying to help.

[itachipirate]

There really is not much of a reason to have a 4790k instead of for example the 4690k, but hey, if he can afford it, why not. And i guess hyperthreading can become more useful as games will be probably be able to use more cores/threads in the future, so it should have a longer lifespan.

I think that's what he wanted too. He might start doing some programming for his work and it might be helpful. He also never upgrades so future-proofness will be great

[TheCaptain53]

I think that's what he wanted too. He might start doing some programming for his work and it might be helpful. He also never upgrades so future-proofness will be great

Ughh, that term 'futureproof' makes me sick.

i7 would be the best shout. And if he got the K-skew, he'd be able to overclock for better performance down the road, thereby being relevant for longer.