6700K vs 6700

[braccianom]

Whats the difference between the 6700k and 6700. I would be using it for gaming, I see the K clocks at 4.0 and the 6700 is 3.4 but other than that what's the difference?

[PlayStation 2]

The 6700k is overclockable and doesn't come with a cooler.

[Manakahofski]

Whats the difference between the 6700k and 6700. I would be using it for gaming, I see the K clocks at 4.0 and the 6700 is 3.4 but other than that what's the difference?

 

The "k" in a processor (cpu) means that its overcloackable, Meaning you can up the voltage from your mobs bios (if your board supports overclocking) And get more performance from it. However that being said, you will have to keep it cool so you want to get an after market cooler to really make it worth your while. Also the non "k" versions usually come with a really decent stock cooler.

[StackUnderflow]

K is overclockable via multiplier

6700 will be overclockable via base frequency

 

Overall clock is base frequency * multiplier, multiplier overclocking is safer.

There may also be some binning, such that the K chips are better.

[SamTheWelshDragon]

The 6700k is overclockable and doesn't come with a cooler.

 

*is overclockable by default.

 

'Cause 'SKY OC' BIOs updates. 

[PlayStation 2]

*is overclockable by default.

 

'Cause 'SKY OC' BIOs updates. 

BCLK overclocks don't really count as multiplier overclocks. Which are much easier to tame.

[SamTheWelshDragon]

BCLK overclocks don't really count as multiplier overclocks. Which are much easier to tame.

 

The option is there. I'd still get the K series personally.

[96Evo]

I would get nonk since it would saving me money

For K you can play with both multiplier and bclk

For non K only bclk

Oc result are varies

If you compared the non K and K at same oc speed like 4.5ghz then the performance is the same on everything