I fully expect more power to be used, in fact, OCed power use might prove shockingly high, which may be a partial explanation for purported socket revisions.Yes, that is the question. It is pretty binary actually*, if it has similar frequency to the 7700K, it will use more power. Or if it uses the same power, it will have lower frequency.
I'm actually more interested in how the non-HT i5s fare power-wise. Especially vs. 4 core i7s.
*pun was intended...
A 6C/6T i5 ought to be able to smack down a 4C/8T i7, one would think. A pretty disruptive prospect, really.
Wait, isn't there going to be an 8350K, a quad core unlocked i3? Sounds crazy, right?If my 2500K system blows out I'd still be looking for a quad core. It is frustrating that they don't offer smaller core count processors with high stock/turbo frequencies.
If my 2500K system blows out I'd still be looking for a quad core. It is frustrating that they don't offer smaller core count processors with high stock/turbo frequencies.
Well, the new i3 is pretty much the successor to the old i5, wouldn't you say? Or perhaps we are going to see some drastic price restructuring on "old" i7s, post-CFL release.Also, 7700K says "hi".
Well, the new i3 is pretty much the successor to the old i5, wouldn't you say? Or perhaps we are going to see some drastic price restructuring on "old" i7s, post-CFL release.
The more I consider it, the more disruptive it seems. Like nearly 8 years of fairly consistent product stacking just going out the window, interesting times to be sure.I think the old i7s will be worth substantially less once CFL is out
Intel processors don't really go on sale much though. Even going back to Sandy bridge, new processors are still only ~$30 cheaper than they were at launch. Amazon is selling the 2700K for $299 (3rd party new) for example.I'm torn between buying a heavily discounted 7700K, a well priced racing grade 8600K or even 8700K, or a second system from the competition. My mind says 7700K is what is logical considering my current component inventory & needs, my heart wants that 8700K and my wallet will definitely accept the last option.
Oh... the sweet life of the spoiled consumer... where have you been all these years!?
Has there ever been a 50% increase in core count since Sandy Bridge? Was an i5 from the new gen ever faster than the i7 from the previous gen? I'm not saying there will definitely be a sale, if KBL prices hold I'll move on to my next options.Intel processors don't really go on sale much though. Even going back to Sandy bridge, new processors are still only ~$30 cheaper than they were at launch. Amazon is selling the 2700K for $299 (3rd party new) for example.
My 6600K is not going anywhere, if need be it will power my first custom NAS machine. And when it's done and dusted it will join my Athlon 64 and C2D in the memory drawer. Excellent CPU.Got a nice opportunity to sell an I5-6600K at 4.4GHz at default voltage.
But history can no longer be a sure guide, since the upcoming product stack changes are unprecedented.Intel processors don't really go on sale much though. Even going back to Sandy bridge, new processors are still only ~$30 cheaper than they were at launch. Amazon is selling the 2700K for $299 (3rd party new) for example.
Maybe you were considering used processors though. Then you might find a good deal.
No, there has not. But there have been equivalent performance increases. The 7700K is very roughly 50% faster than the 2700K but the 2700K price didn't fall.Has there ever been a 50% increase in core count since Sandy Bridge?
Your examples are 5 generations apart, hardly a representative analogy.No, there has not. But there have been equivalent performance increases. The 7700K is very roughly 50% faster than the 2700K but the 2700K price didn't fall.
So, since the 8700K is one generation from the 7700K, you know exactly what is going to happen? If so, please tell us.Your examples are 5 generations apart, hardly a representative analogy.
My lack of prescience can't improve your analogies.So, since the 8700K is one generation from the 7700K, you know exactly what is going to happen? If so, please tell us.
I gave 3 analogies (change from 1 core to 2, 2 cores to 4, and 4 cores to we think 6). None are perfect. But, I highly doubt the Kaby Lake processors will plummet in price. Gradual and small drop? Sure. Plummet? Highly unlikely. Heck, in the last few weeks Amazon RAISED the 7700k price from $307 to $335.
We can see who's estimations are better shortly. Your inability to estimate. Or my ability to estimate.My lack of prescience can't improve your analogies.
As my CPU is still more than enough for me, it doesn't matter how good any new CPU is currently, until software arrives that I want to use and my CPU can't adequately run it.
Then I will upgrade.
Your poll options could be better.
For $400 no, for $300-330 i would really take it in to consideration for upgrading my 3770K@4.4GHz.
We can see who's estimations are better shortly. Your inability to estimate. Or my ability to estimate.
Prescience isn't needed. http://www.dictionary.com/browse/estimate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimation
Your examples are 5 generations apart, . . .
I am not really surprised at all by the poll. A certain % of posters would never buy intel regardless, and another % have recently upgraded already (either HEDT or Ryzen), or are satisfied with 4 cores. So 40% seems like a fairly good percentage to me. As for the general market, I dont think any new cpu is going to "sell like hotcakes", the market is just too mature. What will happen is that the mainstream buyer, when he finally decides to upgrade, will get more for his money and not even know it.Interesting poll data so far. I don't think the real world will reflect the results. I expect CFL to sell like hot cakes.
In other words the beat goes on for Intel.