Broadwell-E: Reviews, Stuff and Owners

Cosimo · 31 May 2016 at 07:16

http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i7-6950x-6900k-6850k-and-6800k-processor-review,1.html

http://www.kitguru.net/components/ryan-martin/intel-core-i7-6950x-broadwell-e-10-core-cpu-review/

http://www.anandtech.com/show/10337...x-6900k-6850k-and-6800k-tested-up-to-10-cores

http://hothardware.com/reviews/inte...dition-10-core-cpu-review-broadwell-e-arrives

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2016/05/31/intel-core-i7-6950x-broadwell-e-review/1

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Processors/Intel-Core-i7-6950X-10-core-Broadwell-E-Review

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-broadwell-e-6950x-6900k-6850k-6800k,4587.html

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3075...irst-10-core-enthusiast-cpu-is-a-monster.html

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/77...950x-10-extreme-edition-cpu-review/index.html

Cosimo · 31 May 2016 at 07:24

Pricing confirmed:

crinkleshoes · 31 May 2016 at 07:30

Was hoping they'd release the 10 core chip for $999

A price hike on the 8-core for no real IPC benefit is a bit disappointing...

shamus21 · 31 May 2016 at 07:31

Not much point in upgrading for existing x99 users.

abui1806 · 31 May 2016 at 07:58

disappointing overclocking capability as expected.
except the 10 core one, I would take HW-E counter parts any day.

shamus21 · 31 May 2016 at 08:01

abui1806 said:
disappointing overclocking capability as expected.
except the 10 core one, I would take HW-E counter parts any day.

You do not really see good overclocking CPU`s until they get close to EOL. these days.

h4rm0ny · 31 May 2016 at 08:17

All good overclocking potential means is a high level of uncertainty in manufacture. If they can reliably get a given clockspeed, why not sell it as that?

But anyway, that's a Hell of a price for a non-Professional CPU. At least I class it as that as it's not called Xeon something or other.

abui1806 · 31 May 2016 at 08:23

shamus21 said:
You do not really see good overclocking CPU`s until they get close to EOL. these days.

That is so true.
When HW-E launched, the average clock was around 4.4Ghz with 1.28-1.34v. Now recent batches of HW-E can easily do 4.5Ghz with <1.27v.
Hopefully, later batches of BW-E can do 4.5Ghz comfortably.

crinkleshoes · 31 May 2016 at 08:30

Especially odd as the 10 core Xeon is actually cheaper... The 12 core is roughly the same price as this new 10 core :s

I really wasn't expecting it to be more than the Xeon

Silent_Scone · 31 May 2016 at 08:35

Broadwell-E info:

How to get the best performance from Broadwell-E
http://edgeup.asus.com/2016/05/get-...dwell-e-processors-asus-thermal-control-tool/

X99-Deluxe II build:
http://edgeup.asus.com/2016/05/x99-deluxe-ii-powers-prosumer-workstation-build/

X99-A II build:
http://edgeup.asus.com/2016/05/x99-ii-motherboard-sweet-spot-broadwell-e-vr-builds/

X99-Strix:
http://edgeup.asus.com/2016/05/the-...board-illuminates-a-broadwell-e-gaming-build/

Rampage V Extreme Edition 10:
http://edgeup.asus.com/2016/05/introducing-rampage-v-edition-10/

Top link is also essential, the thermal throttle control from ASUS will set it apart from the competition at launch.

The ASUS Thermal Control Tool is not just beneficial when using high-end water cooling. In fact, there’s a stronger argument to be made for the tool when using less capable CPU cooling. In such cases, our overclock is thermally limited way before we approach our 270-Watt power limit. Sure, you do not have to push the CPU to such limits, but there is something to be said about an overclock constrained by the heat a single, multi-threaded application generates. Most of us run a variety of applications on our systems, some of which are performance-bound by CPU frequency. That is why the ASUS Thermal Control Tool is invaluable; it allows us to maximize performance for both heavy and light workloads.

ErikN · 31 May 2016 at 09:18

shamus21 said:
Not much point in upgrading for existing x99 users.

I think my 5820k is broken, it constantly "fail overclock" on cold boot event at stock settings, in two different motherboards. So I'm gonna get a 6850k for now, and see what Zen brings later this year.
I would ideally get a skylake, but I cant be arsed switching motherboard until then

Trifid · 31 May 2016 at 09:34

Was there any mention on when they will be available to purchase and uk rrp? I've yet to see anything on this.

Edit:
6800 https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...-processor-oem-cm8067102056201-cp-610-in.html
6850 https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...-processor-oem-cm8067102056100-cp-612-in.html

6900k https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...-processor-oem-cm8067102056010-cp-614-in.html

6950 https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...rocessor-retail-bx80671i76950x-cp-617-in.html

Cosimo · 31 May 2016 at 09:36

Seanspeed · 31 May 2016 at 09:53

ErikN said:
I think my 5820k is broken, it constantly "fail overclock" on cold boot event at stock settings, in two different motherboards.

Have you tried swapping out PSU's?

Sem · 31 May 2016 at 10:03

Wow how expensive are these cpus now

when HW-E launched the 5960x was £720 then a year later was 799 now its 899

the 6900k is now £899

Trifid · 31 May 2016 at 10:07

The 6900k is the same price for 8 core (or slightly cheaper for oem?) in the UK. USD price is a bit more.

KillBoY_UK · 31 May 2016 at 10:19

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...rocessor-retail-bx80671i76950x-cp-617-in.html

£1399 for the 6950x, but prices are up across the board

Radox-0 · 31 May 2016 at 10:34

I was expecting £1500, so £1400 is a pleasant surprise. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing.

Ayahuasca · 31 May 2016 at 10:35

Noobwell-E

What a disappointment.

ErikN · 31 May 2016 at 10:48

Seanspeed said:
Have you tried swapping out PSU's?

Yes, used with a corsair ax1200i and an evga supernova p2 1600w