Intel Core i7-10700 Comet Lake; Base
2.9 GHz,Turbo Speed
4.8 GHZ; Eight-Core, 16 Processing Threads; Intel UHD Graphics 630; Boxed Processor for $219.99 at Micro Center. In Store Only.
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Intel Core i7-10700K Comet Lake; Base
3.8GHz, Turbo Speed
5.1GHz; Eight-Core, 16 Processing Threads; Intel UHD Graphics 630; Boxed Processor for $269.99. In Store Only.
Save $20 when bundled with an eligible Intel compatible motherboard at Micro Center
More product info for both CPUs:
Maximum Memory Supported 128GB
Memory Type DDR4-2933
PCI Express Revision 3.0
PCI Express Configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
3 Years Limited Warranty
i7-10700
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i7-10700k
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But, while it is fun to play with power targets to get some extra juice - note that going intel right now means more money for a motherboard, cooler, powersupply and power bill. So AMD might end up being cheaper for just a 5600x.
But, while it is fun to play with power targets to get some extra juice - note that going intel right now means more money for a motherboard, cooler, powersupply and power bill. So AMD might end up being cheaper for just a 5600x.
I wish I could upgrade my 9700k to comet lake, because the prices are so good now, but comet lake was a new motherboard socket so I lose mobo compatibility, otherwise id be all over the $319 10 core 10850k at microcenter.
But, while it is fun to play with power targets to get some extra juice - note that going intel right now means more money for a motherboard, cooler, powersupply and power bill. So AMD might end up being cheaper for just a 5600x.
But, a deal on a chip is great until the other costs start to pile up. So a total system cost needs to be taken into consideration.
Motherboards: Right now the Intel motherboard selection is going to be critical to getting equivalent performance to AMD. There are $100 AMD Motherboards (b450) will run a 5800x without a problem. Intel boards you will be more in the $150-175 range to be able to run full time turbo boost. That is a difference of around ~$50-75 in advantage for AMD.
Processor Cooler: You can use the AMD stock cooler. Intel, to get the equivalent performance will need at least a $30 tower cooler.
Power Supply: The 10700 (or K) will pull 80w more than the 5800x once all are overclocked. It will pull 140w more than the 5600x. This may or may not require a bump from a 500w PSU to a 750, which would add ~$30 to the build.
Essentially when I sit down and pencil it out for 'gaming' purposes the 5600x matches or beats the 10700 at a lower price. So, this processor deal is great if you have intel stuff lying around
There is a reason that AMD chips have gone up in price, the market is showing that they are worth it when all things are considered.
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Also, any mobo deal? Z490 seems like good pairing but I don't see any good deal.
Im upgrading from a 2600x ryzen 5 rig and haven't followed Intel releases for a while.
I really just want a front usbc connector lol. Also looking for an excuse to do another build. It's been almost 2 yrs.
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