i7-7700k or i7-8700 for video streaming

[Ish]

Hi

We need to replace our video streaming pc. The only thing we use it for is for live HD video streaming via software called Wirecast.

Both the 7700k & 8700 are about the same price. Which would be better for our usage?

We won;t be overclocking.

 

[NinjaCool]

I don't know much about Wirecast but Intel's 8700 having 6 Core/12 threads should definitely be faster at streaming and offer better longevity vs an 4 Core/8 threaded 7700k CPU.

 

[Distracted]

If both are the same price then go for the 8700 but either should be fine looking at the recommended system requirements.

System requirements list an i7 quad core at 2.8GHz + as recommended with 16GB+ RAM.

 

[Gibbo]

Intel Core i7-8700 3.2GHz (Coffee Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail @ £359.99 inc VAT https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...ocket-lga1151-processor-retail-cp-63s-in.html



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Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz (Kaby Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail @ £349.99 inc VAT https://www.overclockers.co.uk/inte...ocket-lga1151-processor-retail-cp-62f-in.html



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Both in stock.

 

[Ish]

I think 8700 is the one to go for then

Gibbo thanks for the links.

 

[LePhuronn]

I think 8700 is the one to go for then

A Ryzen system will be a good chunk cheaper and more capable.

 

[Ish]

A Ryzen system will be a good chunk cheaper and more capable.

That was the first cpu I looked at but Wirecast optimise their software for Intel cpus.

 

[Distracted]

That was the first cpu I looked at but Wirecast optimise their software for Intel cpus.

The system requirements specifically list i5 or i7. I don't know why or how ryzen would perform but there is no mention of an amd equivalent.
If you are building the pc for this software in particular i would stick with what they recommend.

 

[LePhuronn]

The system requirements specifically list i5 or i7. I don't know why or how ryzen would perform but there is no mention of an amd equivalent.
If you are building the pc for this software in particular i would stick with what they recommend.

Everybody recommends Intel because it's easier and AMD have been in the wild for so long. You know that's different with Ryzen now.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Twitch/comments/5w1l9z/streaming_on_the_ryzen_cpus/
https://telestreamforum.forumbee.com/t/63kkw9/do-you-have-any-amd-ryzen-settings-for-wirecast

2 very quick searches, Ryzen seems to be fine.

For the amount of money you can save, I'd strongly recommend a little bit of reading around to see how Ryzen holds up.

 

[Panos]

That was the first cpu I looked at but Wirecast optimise their software for Intel cpus.

There is also OBS and save money buying a far better CPU like the 2700X, than a 4 core expensive dinosaur.