Upgrading CPU what should i get?

[Roadrunt]

Hello , i am currently using a AMD FX 8350 Vishera Black Edition and i'm looking to change to an Intel processor which one should i buy , i am looking to use it for mainly gaming (Arma 3 etc) but occasional graphical usage.

My current motherboard is a GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 would this be compatible with the i5/7 range or should i upgrade that also ? If so any recommendations.

However is it worth me waiting for AMD to release more information on their new CPU or is it expected to be another flop like their GPU...

Thanks ! 

 

(From Amazon) - AMD FX 8350 Vishera Black Edition

 

Brand	AMD
Item Weight	200 g
Product Dimensions	14 x 12.7 x 7.1 cm
Item model number	FD8350FRHKBOX
Series	FD8350FRHKBOX
Color	- white
Processor Brand	Processor family
Processor Speed	4 GHz
Processor Socket	Socket AM3+
Processor Count	8
Computer Memory Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Wattage	125 watts

 

 

(From NewEgg)- Intel Core i7-6700k Skylake

Series

Core i7

Name

Core i7-6700K

Model

BX80662I76700K

CPU Socket Type

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151

Details

Core Name

Skylake

# of Cores

Quad-Core

# of Threads

8

Operating Frequency

4.0 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

4.2 GHz

L2 Cache

4 x 256KB

L3 Cache

8 MB shared

Manufacturing Tech

14nm

Hyper-Threading Support

Yes

Virtualization Technology Support

Yes

Integrated Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 530

Graphics Base Frequency

350 MHz

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1.15 GHz

Thermal Design Power

91W

Cooling Device

Cooling device not included - Processor Only

(From NewEgg)- Intel Core i5-6600k

Desktop

Series

Core i5

Name

Core i5-6600K 6M

Model

BX80662I56600K

CPU Socket Type

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151

Details

Core Name

Skylake

# of Cores

Quad-Core

# of Threads

4

Operating Frequency

3.5 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

3.9 GHz

L2 Cache

4 x 256KB

L3 Cache

6MB

Manufacturing Tech

14nm

64-Bit Support

Yes

Hyper-Threading Support

No

Virtualization Technology Support

Yes

Integrated Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 530

Graphics Base Frequency

350 MHz

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency

1.15 GHz

Thermal Design Power

91W

[KeFy]

i would suggest waiting for AMDs ZEN/Ryzen since they look really promising 

[3 Lions]

If you are mainly gaming then go for the i5 6600K and you would need a new motherboard (any Z170). 

[jeffmeyer5295]

Most people say that all you need for gaming is an i5-6600k, and you should get an i7-6700k if you ever plan to do editing or anything more multi core intensive. I personally say if you want the extra power and can afford it, get the i7. But mostly cause bragging rights.

 

EDIT:

My bad I did not read the post closely enough, that motherboard will not be compatible with ANY intel CPU, you will have to buy a 1151 socket mother board, with the z170 chip if you plan to take advantage of the overclockable CPU's you are looking at. 

[21rkosta]

no the motherboard will not be compatable you need a 1151 socket motherboard, i would reccomend what linustechtipsfanfromdarlo sayed about the z170 and 6600k, also you could wait for zen/ryzen/whatevertheycallit if you have the patience

[Roadrunt]

Cool  , Thanks .