Which AMD APU? A8-6600K vs. A10 7700K

[jbrennan_]

AMD A8-6600K 3.9 GHz vs. AMD A10-7700k 3.4 GHZ

The CPU will be going in a family PC so it will used mostly for everyday applications. They seem very similar on paper. Just wanted a shove in the right direction.

 

[Jumper118]

the a8 6600K is cheaper and should have very similar performance in normal tasks. the A10 would be better for gaming as the gpu part is stronger.

 

[jbrennan_]

gaming would not be a problem so the a8 6600k?

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

There is no real point in getting an A8 6600K when an A8 7600 or A8 7650K cost around the same.

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

I'd get the 7700k, although you can find the 5800k for a good price at the moment, and it's worth a look.
Newer is always what you want though!

 

[jbrennan_]

newer is always better... 5800k is from 2012

 

[Jumper118]

gaming would not be a problem so the a8 6600k?

yeah what ever quad core is cheapest.

 

[chippy08]

Whats the pc used for ?

 

[LostPhil]

Wouldn't it be better to go with a Kaveri based one even if it is just for the potential HSA benefits in software like Libre Office?

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

newer is always better... 5800k is from 2012

Definitely agree, but the 6*00 series really don't offer anything over the 5*00 series.
7 series is where you want to be!

 

[meldarthx]

screen size makes the difference.

I've built with both; 7700k and 6600k; got 6600k clocked at 4.2ghz; *any higher and would need a better cooler* it keeps up with 7700k at stock.

both game on 1440 by 900 screens. mmos; LoL; 6600k starting to slow down a little in some games; but everyday use its fine.

Honestly I'd go with 7700k though; get a little more life out it.