8700k @ 5ghz swap to 2700x?

[faceman123]

Hey folks, need some advice.

I'm tempted to make the switch to AM4.

anyone done this? is it worth it? my 8700k sits happily at 5ghz at a push 5.1 all day long.

 

[faceman123]

hey all, yeah it's not for gaming, just multiple desktop applications/software. I was looking at the Threadripper, but it's out of my budget, seems like there isn't much of a benefit. 9900k is a disappointment.

any ideas if zen2 will be 10cores?

 

[faceman123]

Until I actually see a lineup from AMD themselves everything at the moment is just rumour or speculation. Also releasing a 12 core cpu on a mainstream platform would mess up the Threadripper lineup. Not saying it won't happen but until I see actual fact then I will take everything with a pinch of salt.

Can't imagine what intels response would be to a mainstream 12core. Get the chiller ready boys

 

[faceman123]

Threadripper already has the 12 core 2920X and 16 core 2950X in the lineup. If AMD released that many cores on AM4 (Assuming they are cheaper than TR4) then why would anyone buy Threadripper ? The AM4 boards are cheaper so it doesn't make a whole lot of sense imo.

true, unless the TR also get a bump to 64/32/16