Difference between: Socket LGA1366 and Socket LGA1156?

[opethdisciple]

As the title says, what is the difference between these two cpu types?

I was think, ok this looks good, and would be a very good cpu to overclock: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-328-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1272

However, then I noticed the cpu below this one, says 'overclockable':
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-322-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1272

Surely they are all overclockable?

 

[opethdisciple]

To me this looks like the best bang for buck from the I7 range:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-344-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1272

What kind of overclock could one expect from this chip? A conservative overclock, nothing extreme. (wants chip to last a good few years)

Why is this one nearly £200 more expensive?

Hmmm, the whole Core I7 is a very complecated market.....

now with the six core cpu's puts spanner in the works.

Are the six core I7's hyperthreading enabled??

 

[opethdisciple]

YEs they are....this means 12 threads in windows task manager.



No, not really...its simple and future proof.

I would recommend you with an i7 930, it is indeed the best overclockers among the i7 family. (Only if you are on a budget)

Only £20 difference with the i7 950.

 

[opethdisciple]

In terms of pure gaming performance, does the top AMD cpu such as: AMD Phenom II X6 Six Core 1090T Black Edition 3.20GHz keep up with the i7 950......?