CPU Upgrade

[Maihym]

So I think the next thing I'm going to upgrade is going to be my cpu. I know my cpu is fairly decent for its time but I want to think ahead. I'm looking for a cpu with more processing power, so rendering will be a breeze. Should I go with AMD considering they have higher core cpus for cheap. Or should I stick with Intel even though it costs more. I understand that I'll probably have to get different ram and a different mobo, but are there any really good cpus rumored to be coming out soon?

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dm3tnn) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dm3tnn/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/6vzv6h/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $332.99 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/GV38TW/deepcool-cpu-cooler-captain240) | $78.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/bgDwrH/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming5) | $123.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/wjPfrH/kingston-memory-hx318c10frk28) | $40.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/wjPfrH/kingston-memory-hx318c10frk28) | $40.98 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FrH48d/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e500bam) | $157.30 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/wNV48d/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-hua721010kla330) | $44.50 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/fKp323/msi-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-video-card-gtx-1070-gaming-x-8g) | $449.94 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/8v38TW/phanteks-case-phec416pswbk) | $79.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/HkdFf7/rosewill-power-supply-capstoneg650) | $64.99 @ Amazon
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/MfH48d/microsoft-os-fqc08930) | $109.98 @ My Choice Software
**Monitor** | [Samsung T24C550ND 23.6" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Pch9TW/samsung-monitor-t24c550nd) |-
**Keyboard** | [Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/pZZ2FT/redragon-keyboard-ictg0502) | $25.96 @ Amazon
**Headphones** | [Logitech G930 7.1 Channel  Headset](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/DMLypg/logitech-headphones-981000257) | $80.99 @ Best Buy
**Other**| Uping High Precision Programmable Wireless Gaming Mouse With 2000 DPI, Nano Receiver, 5 Programmable Button, 5 User Profiles - Black, M006| $14.99
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$1646.57**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-09-23 14:02 EDT-0400 |

[rf9661]

1 minute ago, Maihym said:

So I think the next thing I'm going to upgrade is going to be my cpu. I know my cpu is fairly decent for its time but I want to think ahead. I'm looking for a cpu with more processing power, so rendering will be a breeze. Should I go with AMD considering they have higher core cpus for cheap. Or should I stick with Intel even though it costs more. I understand that I'll probably have to get different ram and a different mobo, but are there any really good cpus rumored to be coming out soon?

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dm3tnn) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dm3tnn/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/6vzv6h/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $332.99 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Deepcool CAPTAIN 240 91.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/GV38TW/deepcool-cpu-cooler-captain240) | $78.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/bgDwrH/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97xgaming5) | $123.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/wjPfrH/kingston-memory-hx318c10frk28) | $40.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/wjPfrH/kingston-memory-hx318c10frk28) | $40.98 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FrH48d/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e500bam) | $157.30 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/wNV48d/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-hua721010kla330) | $44.50 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/fKp323/msi-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-video-card-gtx-1070-gaming-x-8g) | $449.94 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/8v38TW/phanteks-case-phec416pswbk) | $79.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/HkdFf7/rosewill-power-supply-capstoneg650) | $64.99 @ Amazon
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/MfH48d/microsoft-os-fqc08930) | $109.98 @ My Choice Software
**Monitor** | [Samsung T24C550ND 23.6" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Pch9TW/samsung-monitor-t24c550nd) |-
**Keyboard** | [Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/pZZ2FT/redragon-keyboard-ictg0502) | $25.96 @ Amazon
**Headphones** | [Logitech G930 7.1 Channel  Headset](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/DMLypg/logitech-headphones-981000257) | $80.99 @ Best Buy
**Other**| Uping High Precision Programmable Wireless Gaming Mouse With 2000 DPI, Nano Receiver, 5 Programmable Button, 5 User Profiles - Black, M006| $14.99
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$1646.57**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-09-23 14:02 EDT-0400 |

Kaby Lake should be released to consumers soon. I'd wait for that and then make a decision. Although the 6700K is a fantastic CPU. I wouldn't go with AMD just because their CPUs have lower clock speeds and I've had very bad experiences with their processors within the USA.

[Maihym]

Just now, rf9661 said:

Kaby Lake should be released to consumers soon. I'd wait for that and then make a decision. Although the 6700K is a fantastic CPU. I wouldn't go with AMD just because their CPUs have lower clock speeds and I've had very bad experiences with their processors within the USA.

The 6700k has basically the same performance as a 4790k. At least that's what I've heard.

[rf9661]

Just now, Maihym said:

The 6700k has basically the same performance as a 4790k. At least that's what I've heard.

It probably does. I'd wait for Intel's Kaby Lake releases and then you can choose between Intel and AMD.

[Okjoek]

I would wait to see what Kaby Lake/Zen have to offer. 

[Maihym]

1 minute ago, Okjoek said:

I would wait to see what Kaby Lake/Zen have to offer. 

What's the difference between Kaby Lake and zen?

[Okjoek]

Just now, Maihym said:

What's the difference between Kaby Lake and zen?

Kaby Lake is Intel's next generation of CPU. If I'm not mistaken it is further optimizing their 14 nanometer platform. Zen is AMD's new CPU lineup to compete with Intel also on 14nm. You could probably buy a skylake CPU and be just fine, it's just my preference to wait for something new and potentially more efficient in a case like this where these products will be out by the end of the year.

 

Myself, I can afford to wait another half a year if I needed to. My i5 3450 has been trucking along nicely for the past 4 years. If you're using something older or have a more demanding task in mind there's nothing wrong with buying now if you feel the need. The growth of CPU technology doesn't seem to be moving that quickly.

[Maihym]

12 minutes ago, Okjoek said:

Kaby Lake is Intel's next generation of CPU. If I'm not mistaken it is further optimizing their 14 nanometer platform. Zen is AMD's new CPU lineup to compete with Intel also on 14nm. You could probably buy a skylake CPU and be just fine, it's just my preference to wait for something new and potentially more efficient in a case like this where these products will be out by the end of the year.

 

Myself, I can afford to wait another half a year if I needed to. My i5 3450 has been trucking along nicely for the past 4 years. If you're using something older or have a more demanding task in mind there's nothing wrong with buying now if you feel the need. The growth of CPU technology doesn't seem to be moving that quickly.

Yeah I think I'm fine, I can probably wait another 2 years. I only have a year on this cpu and I just updated my gpu to a 1070 so that's fine for a good year or two.