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Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K SkyLake Specs ?
There is a bit of controversy on the web at the moment as some info appeared on the web regarding Intel's upcoming Skylake lineup. The information claims the existence of a Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K, runing up-to 4.2 GHz.
Now here's the thing, we stated controversy on the first paragraph as the source is a website called PCFrm and they have no track record whatsoever in regard to validity.
The Core i7 6700K would be a 4.0 Ghz processor that can boost to 4.2 GHz, the 6600K model would do 3.5/3.9 GHz.
- Core i7 6700K
4 cores and Hyper-Threading, 4.0GHz frequency, 4.20GHz maximum Turbo Boost frequency, 8MB last-level cache, dual-channel DDR3/DDR4 memory controller with 1600MHz or 2133MHz support, 95W TDP, Intel HD Graphics 5000-series integrated graphics core, LGA1151 packaging - Core i5 6600K
4 cores, 3.50GHz frequency, 3.90GHz maximum Turbo Boost frequency, 6MB last-level cache, dual-channel DDR3/DDR4 memory controller with 1600MHz or 2133MHz support, 95W TDP, Intel HD Graphics 5000-series integrated graphics core, LGA1151 packaging;
Skylake is the codename used by Intel for the 14nm processor microarchitecture under development and due to launch in 2015 as the successor to the Broadwell architecture. Intel 14nm Skylake processors will feature PCIe gen 4, DDR4 Memory and SATA Express support. Now anybody can type up this stuff so yeah, take it with a big grain of salt.
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#5055617 Posted on: 04/22/2015 12:24 PM
AMD's lack of technological advancement over the past few years is why I went the Intel route when I last upgraded. It's also the reason why I no longer suggest AMD processors to my friends building a gaming computer. There's just no point in investing in ancient hardware.
Intel's small steps is also why I haven't upgraded from my 3570k. There's just no point in going for a 4670k/4690k as it's such a small upgrade/sidegrade.
Intels constant switching of CPU sockets doesn't help either. No longer can you just get a newer generation CPU and throw it into your older motherboard and have a cheap but powerful upgrade. Want to upgrade now? Be prepared to shell out $$$ for a new motherboard too.
AMD's lack of technological advancement over the past few years is why I went the Intel route when I last upgraded. It's also the reason why I no longer suggest AMD processors to my friends building a gaming computer. There's just no point in investing in ancient hardware.
Intel's small steps is also why I haven't upgraded from my 3570k. There's just no point in going for a 4670k/4690k as it's such a small upgrade/sidegrade.
Intels constant switching of CPU sockets doesn't help either. No longer can you just get a newer generation CPU and throw it into your older motherboard and have a cheap but powerful upgrade. Want to upgrade now? Be prepared to shell out $$$ for a new motherboard too.
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#5055619 Posted on: 04/22/2015 12:27 PM
Firmware updates don't change hardware physically.
LGA1151, I wonder if with a bios update it could work on existing mother boards.
Firmware updates don't change hardware physically.
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#5055643 Posted on: 04/22/2015 01:33 PM
AMD's lack of technological advancement over the past few years is why I went the Intel route when I last upgraded. It's also the reason why I no longer suggest AMD processors to my friends building a gaming computer. There's just no point in investing in ancient hardware.
Intel's small steps is also why I haven't upgraded from my 3570k. There's just no point in going for a 4670k/4690k as it's such a small upgrade/sidegrade.
Intels constant switching of CPU sockets doesn't help either. No longer can you just get a newer generation CPU and throw it into your older motherboard and have a cheap but powerful upgrade. Want to upgrade now? Be prepared to shell out $$$ for a new motherboard too.
AMD did not have lack of technological advancement, especially not compared to Intel. AMD had lack of good market choices, and bad cooperation with partners (both sides). Basically, even AMD chips from 2012 are more advanced compared to the Intel chips, but in "wrong route", for the market needs, that is.
Bad partner support, and questionable socket compatibility is another aspect where AMD is far behind Intel.
Either way, I cannot recommend AMD products to friends also.
On topic, nope, this CPU's will have up to 10% improvements, same as those before, the difference is higher default clocks (and TDP), so effective stock speed would probably be up to 20%, with new RAM types and some instruction sets.
AMD's lack of technological advancement over the past few years is why I went the Intel route when I last upgraded. It's also the reason why I no longer suggest AMD processors to my friends building a gaming computer. There's just no point in investing in ancient hardware.
Intel's small steps is also why I haven't upgraded from my 3570k. There's just no point in going for a 4670k/4690k as it's such a small upgrade/sidegrade.
Intels constant switching of CPU sockets doesn't help either. No longer can you just get a newer generation CPU and throw it into your older motherboard and have a cheap but powerful upgrade. Want to upgrade now? Be prepared to shell out $$$ for a new motherboard too.
AMD did not have lack of technological advancement, especially not compared to Intel. AMD had lack of good market choices, and bad cooperation with partners (both sides). Basically, even AMD chips from 2012 are more advanced compared to the Intel chips, but in "wrong route", for the market needs, that is.
Bad partner support, and questionable socket compatibility is another aspect where AMD is far behind Intel.
Either way, I cannot recommend AMD products to friends also.
On topic, nope, this CPU's will have up to 10% improvements, same as those before, the difference is higher default clocks (and TDP), so effective stock speed would probably be up to 20%, with new RAM types and some instruction sets.
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#5055645 Posted on: 04/22/2015 01:37 PM
I'm really itchy to upgrade my Sandy (even if i have no reason to do so).
Idk, kinda hoping it will be worth it and finally have some new toy to play with. Seeing its still 4core brings me down though...
I'm really itchy to upgrade my Sandy (even if i have no reason to do so).
Idk, kinda hoping it will be worth it and finally have some new toy to play with. Seeing its still 4core brings me down though...
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That's why nobody is upgrading as they are pushing out crappy 10% boost on each CPU release. Whats the point spending another £250 quid on 10%?
However if they upped the speeds by 33% or more there would be massive uptake.
Intel are shooting themselves in the foot at the moment.
Yeah well that's the exact reason I haven't upgraded my sandy. This thing pulls off 4.9GHz, there's absolutely 0 reason to upgrade to anything other than an enthusiast processor. Which I'm not willing to do since they're quite expensive.
While there might be no competition from the AMD side and prices will go up drastically, If Intel does not deliver better performance, customers will just refuse to upgrade until it becomes something of a larger difference. What we will likely see is a slow to a crawl on the increased complexity of processor intensive software like Games, who knows maybe we will see more optimized titles from now on. But the truth still remains: Customers will not buy crap they do not need...remember that Intel!
They still need to keep things moving and we will see improvements at the same rate as long as they're in business. Look at what's going on with AMD with the 3-year-old processors. People are losing interest massively and switching to Intel. Old and inefficient architectures.
If anything, this gives AMD the chance to catch up. Only AMD is balling their eyes out and wasting time, trying to do everything instead on focusing on a few important things: GPUs and proper desktop CPUs.
APUs are barely used. I seriously don't know anyone who owns an APU for the graphics capabilities. You're better off with an i3 for entertainment PCs.