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Upgrading the 8600k to a 9700k worth it now ?

Polioz

Polioz

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2 years ago I bought a 8600k, MSI Z370-A pro, 8gb X2 team dark 3200 ram and a gtx 1080. It has done me beautifully but it's time for an upgrade.I am playing on. 1440p 144hz g sync monitor.

I've just upgraded my GPU to a ftw3 ultra 3080 which will be coming in a few days and I am predicting some serious bottlenecking. Given that I've just spent 900 on a GPU and PSU, I want to avoid buying a new mobo, ram and cpu if I can.

Is upgrading to a 9700k worth it at this point. I can sell my 8600k for a 100 and buy a 9700k for 250.

Benchmarks seem to place the 9700k 10-15% ahead , but I am wondering if the 8c will make a difference and allow me to keep the cpu for a year or so longer and then pay £500 for a new mobo, ram, cpu set that will last 5y.

Or should I just bite the bullet and go for 5600x .
 
can you get £100 for the 8600k interesting that is. i would probably look for something like a 9700 or 9700F to keep the cost down cos all that money you are spending you gonna be loosing down the line.

if i was in your position, i would see what you can get in used market for you CPU+mobo+RAM and see what that can get you in terms of Ryzen 5600x

5600x - £300
B550 Mobo - £150
3200MHz C16 16GB - £60atm
 
Seems like the general consensus is if I do get a new CPU for the LGA 1151 socket, is to get a 9900k.

A good point was raised that I didn't consider. Even though my MSI Z370-A Pro could technically run a 9900k, it may have some VRM heating issues and result in throttling.

I think the sensible thing to do is to wait for what Intel/AMD will come up with next year and see if my FPS/FPS lows bothering me with my 8600k. I probably would have bite the bullet for the 5600x but it seems like the AM4 socket is the last in its generation and I dont want to put myself in the same position again.
 
Polioz said:
Seems like the general consensus is if I do get a new CPU for the LGA 1151 socket, is to get a 9900k.

A good point was raised that I didn't consider. Even though my MSI Z370-A Pro could technically run a 9900k, it may have some VRM heating issues and result in throttling.

I think the sensible thing to do is to wait for what Intel/AMD will come up with next year and see if my FPS/FPS lows bothering me with my 8600k. I probably would have bite the bullet for the 5600x but it seems like the AM4 socket is the last in its generation and I dont want to put myself in the same position again.
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Id be tempted to sit tight for AM5. The 5600X would get more out of the 3080 but I’d be looking to at least double the core count for a CPU and motherboard upgrade.
 
Polioz said:
Seems like the general consensus is if I do get a new CPU for the LGA 1151 socket, is to get a 9900k.

A good point was raised that I didn't consider. Even though my MSI Z370-A Pro could technically run a 9900k, it may have some VRM heating issues and result in throttling.

I think the sensible thing to do is to wait for what Intel/AMD will come up with next year and see if my FPS/FPS lows bothering me with my 8600k. I probably would have bite the bullet for the 5600x but it seems like the AM4 socket is the last in its generation and I dont want to put myself in the same position again.
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I agree, also we could see some changes to storage and io with the advent of these new consoles. Who knows what effect alder lake will have late next year.
 
jjgreenwood said:
having browsed the web this morning it seems z370 boards don't like 9th gen chips much

edit: also looking at this there doesn't seem to be much point https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-5-5600x/17.html
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My z370 Tomahawk and has ok vrms but runs my 8700K at 5ghz fine but I'm abit weary putting a 9900K as I only have a 500w psu

Yep as much as some people where screeching that Intel got destroyed in gaming I checked the game average reviews and was like um...ok.

Unless the OP needs the extra threads, maybe check a 8700K as a stop gap.
 
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