i7 6700 or i5 6600k

[Beckyisponymad]

I am stuck between 2 CPUs for a new build. Its between the i7 6700 (note non k) and the i5 6600k. I would be doing rendering of videos and editing in adobe premiere pro, streaming using OBS at 720p to youtube and also recording 1080p 60fps. I would be recording and streaming games such as overwatch, Farcry 4, no mans sky, GTA V etc. I am planning to pair it with a 1070. Any insight in what CPU i should get. 

 

After this build i am not planning on upgrading my build for a while

[Herman Mcpootis]

6700, the extra threads will help it edge out the i5 in rendering, editing, streaming and recording.

[Matias_Chambers]

The 6700 helps for streaming and video editing. You will have less fps drops and stuttering. 

[Vercii]

1 minute ago, Beckyisponymad said:

I am stuck between 2 CPUs for a new build. Its between the i7 6700 (note non k) and the i5 6600k. I would be doing rendering of videos and editing in adobe premiere pro, streaming using OBS at 720p to youtube and also recording 1080p 60fps. I would be recording and streaming games such as overwatch, Farcry 4, no mans sky, GTA V etc. I am planning to pair it with a 1070. Any insight in what CPU i should get. 

 

After this build i am not planning on upgrading my build for a while

 

 

 

I'd say the 6700

[ARikozuM]

Save up for a 6700K.

[cakevreter2000]

6700 for sure unless you tell obs to stream using your gpu then the 6600k (if you overclock) will just be as good the rendering and stuff will only take a couple more secs not worth it for a consumer

[Gonio]

Yeah why not go with a 6700K. That extra investment now is worth it for you. I asume you will use a Z170 board since you also mentioned the 6600k. 6700 definitly and just go K.

[MattCaruana]

You just might aswell save for a 6700k and pair it with a hyper 212 evo, it will give you a more future-proof and power for your needs

[EPPHO]

Go with 6700 and if you can go with Z170 motherboard so you can base clock overclock it

[Beckyisponymad]

37 minutes ago, MattCaruana said:

You just might aswell save for a 6700k and pair it with a hyper 212 evo, it will give you a more future-proof and power for your needs

Ive got a kraken x6, im good aha ☺️

[AdvancedKittyWarfer]

I recommend a I7 6900k for 1200$

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, AdvancedKittyWarfer said:

I recommend a I7 6900k for 1200$

$1100

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FJLAIG0

 

 

[Guest]

I just asked a similar question. Everyone pointed me to the 6600k because I was doing primarily gaming. 

 

If you are into streaming, etc. it's actually nice to have a powerful locked CPU. You're never going to crash because of an OC you pushed a bit too far - there is no fiddling around. Just a lot of stability. 

 

That is worth something on its own. 

 

 

[Jumper118]

there is no real advantage of the 6600K, the 6700 none k can oc just as well as the 6700K