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A future proof CPU

Sorry All I forgot to reply to this thread... I have to it admit, it went a bit off tangent lol.

Ill be honest, I think I worded my initial question wrong. I am not so much concerned about near future upgrades or such, but I am looking for a processor that I can buy now that will last as long as my 5820k has done, so roughly nearly 9 years and still is a decent runner.

Now I am aware that parts can change and grow at an exponential rate and what lasted 9 years then may not last that now.

So I guess the question is... what (in your opinions) would be a processor that would give a good 5/6 years of usable life?
 
AdamB1492 said:
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So I guess the question is... what (in your opinions) would be a processor that would give a good 5/6 years of usable life?
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Depends on use and budget whatever 6 core plus cpu you buy now will last you for 5 years.

Set a budget and live with it or buy the best for the future proofing.
 
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AdamB1492 said:
Sorry All I forgot to reply to this thread... I have to it admit, it went a bit off tangent lol.

Ill be honest, I think I worded my initial question wrong. I am not so much concerned about near future upgrades or such, but I am looking for a processor that I can buy now that will last as long as my 5820k has done, so roughly nearly 9 years and still is a decent runner.

Now I am aware that parts can change and grow at an exponential rate and what lasted 9 years then may not last that now.

So I guess the question is... what (in your opinions) would be a processor that would give a good 5/6 years of usable life?
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The Core i5 12700K or Ryzen 7 5900X.
 
Oh Yea sorry forgot that, cant recall what the 5820k and asus x99 mobo cost me back in the day... but say maybe 800 total for both processor and mobo? Ill be honest, ive recent started full time employment again after a bit of a dry spell so could push that if needed.

Im not looking to buy the best all out system, just something that will last me a good chunk of time.

When picking between processors last time it was between the 5820k and the 4790k which.... in hindsight, the later may have likely been the better gaming processor and would have lasted me just as long. Cant recall why I settled on the 5820k, I think it was just newer?
 
AdamB1492 said:
Oh Yea sorry forgot that, cant recall what the 5820k and asus x99 mobo cost me back in the day... but say maybe 800 total for both processor and mobo? Ill be honest, ive recent started full time employment again after a bit of a dry spell so could push that if needed.

Im not looking to buy the best all out system, just something that will last me a good chunk of time.

When picking between processors last time it was between the 5820k and the 4790k which.... in hindsight, the later may have likely been the better gaming processor and would have lasted me just as long. Cant recall why I settled on the 5820k, I think it was just newer?
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£800 will get upu 12700k, z690 motherboard and 32gb 3600mhz memory but you will need a cpu cooler or skt 1700 bracket for you existing cooler.

Heres one option

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £704.39 (includes shipping: £10.50)
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Aaaaaaand now I remember the main reason for going for the 5820k, DDR4 Memory! :)

Wont need memory, my old ones packed last last year and bought 32GB Corsair Vengance 3200MHz to replace so that should keep me good there I think? So I could put the cash into either of the mobo or processor.

Thank you for the replies so far people, the input has been very helpful
 
AdamB1492 said:
Aaaaaaand now I remember the main reason for going for the 5820k, DDR4 Memory! :)

Wont need memory, my old ones packed last last year and bought 32GB Corsair Vengance 3200MHz to replace so that should keep me good there I think? So I could put the cash into either of the mobo or processor.

Thank you for the replies so far people, the input has been very helpful
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Memory good.

Wouldnt get my more than the 12700k unless your editing videos , etc and don't forget you will need skt 1700 bracket for the cpu cooler even if you buy new.

Let's us know your decision when your ready.
 
Thanks!

a lot of people have mentioned the 12700k and I see it popping up quite a bit in other topics so this is likely the most serious contender
 
For longevity, get any flagship CPU and don’t even bother over locking now. Getting something just under the flagship can be a best bet, but most likely will require an upgrade before.
For the intel, the i5 is a very good option. For AMD a 3900x cheap second hand or a 5000 series and forget about. I can only imagine will take a while before a 3900x, which I’m using, will become an issue. Rock solid and sure, 5000 series would give me more performance, but I’m more likely to get extra performance spending money on next gen GPU than solely on CPU.
Good old times the 2700k which lasted me ages.
 
AdamB1492 said:
Thanks!

a lot of people have mentioned the 12700k and I see it popping up quite a bit in other topics so this is likely the most serious contender
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It doesn't really satisfy your original question though, which was.

AdamB1492 said:
What would be a good future proof CPU to buy atm? Or at least a future proof architecture?
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The LGA1700 socket once you go 12700K will have little to no real worthwhile upgrade option, only something marginal at best, so I am not sure why you go for it, unless you actually don't want a 'future' proof platform, just the best CPU/£ for performance in games (at the higher-end) in the present.

It seems you are really just shopping for a new PC or motherboard/CPU combo, using 2014 DDR4 RAM which is now on it's last legs. You said you went 5820K as it was DDR4, that was 8 years ago, now DDR5 is coming in as the new option, albeit expensive, but some was DDR4 when it first came to market.

If you really can't wait till the end of the year for more options and DDR5 prices to fall, then jump right in with a 12700K, but it isn't future proof, it is just another system you can own for a while.
 
subbytna said:
That's what I did, moved to 5900x 12 core and will last me a good long time.
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+1. I am also with the 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X and I think it will last as long as its performance tanks to the levels of the modern quad-core CPUs compared to the current flagships.
Power consumption, heat dissipation and overall TCO is important. Because the Intel CPUs require more expensive power supplies, more expensive water cooling units, more expensive noise dampened cases, etc. They are just unpleasant to own.
 
Journey said:
The LGA1700 socket once you go 12700K will have little to no real worthwhile upgrade option, only something marginal at best, so I am not sure why you go for it, unless you actually don't want a 'future' proof platform, just the best CPU/£ for performance in games (at the higher-end) in the present.

It seems you are really just shopping for a new PC or motherboard/CPU combo, using 2014 DDR4 RAM which is now on it's last legs. You said you went 5820K as it was DDR4, that was 8 years ago, now DDR5 is coming in as the new option, albeit expensive, but some was DDR4 when it first came to market.

If you really can't wait till the end of the year for more options and DDR5 prices to fall, then jump right in with a 12700K, but it isn't future proof, it is just another system you can own for a while.
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That's the way I read it too, the OP just wants a system that will last 5 or so years. As he's still on a 5820k, he never took the opportunity to upgrade to say a used 5960X so I'm not sure he's that concerned about drop in upgrades.

4K8KW10 said:
Power consumption, heat dissipation and overall TCO is important. Because the Intel CPUs require more expensive power supplies, more expensive water cooling units, more expensive noise dampened cases, etc. They are just unpleasant to own.
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OP, make sure to ignore stuff like this though. Pure fanboy nonsense from a resident troll.
 
Ayahuasca said:
That's the way I read it too, the OP just wants a system that will last 5 or so years. As he's still on a 5820k, he never took the opportunity to upgrade to say a used 5960X so I'm not sure he's that concerned about drop in upgrades.
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They should probably edit the title and opening post then, otherwise it is just another spec me thread. :)
 
Ayahuasca said:
OP, make sure to ignore stuff like this though. Pure fanboy nonsense from a resident troll.
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:rolleyes:

The articles don't lie..

"Badly fitting coolers, too low performance with actually good waterblocks and bent CPUs – meanwhile not only the feedback of the readers is piling up, but also very similar reports from the board partners, cooler manufacturers and system integrators. Based on my own experiences, I went in search of clues and first tried to sort out emotionlessly what error patterns occurred. Finding a cause here is certainly not easy, as the phenomena are quite complex, but certainly not impossible either."
Cooling issues with Intel’s Alder Lake - Problems with the LGA-1700 socket and a possible workaround | igor'sLAB (igorslab.de)
 
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