I'd go with the 4930k, the $500 price premium isn't worth going for the 4960x. (In my opinion)Originally Posted by StoryofJob
I am looking to get the best total processing power, which of these CPU would be the better to buy?
There seems to be quite a difference in price for the 4960x and it doesn't seem to warrant the stats...
Anybody have an expert view on this, I must be overlooking something.
What does higher binned allow for?Originally Posted by Waan
I'd go with the 4930k, the $500 price premium isn't worth going for the 4960x. (In my opinion)
4960x = Higher binned and more L3 cache.
Higher binned chips are usually the better overclocking chips, but that's not always the case.Originally Posted by StoryofJob
What does higher binned allow for?
Apparently the L3 cache allows for faster data access?
As for the price, its what I thought too.
Quote:Originally Posted by MrTOOSHORT
5930k or 5820k over these oldies but goodies.
If you're going to spend the money on 4960x, get a 5960x instead.
Thanks for the advice.Originally Posted by Waan
Higher binned chips are usually the better overclocking chips, but that's not always the case.
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4960X-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4930K
Are you upgrading to socket 2011? If so, I'd follow MrTOOSHORT's advice and go with a 5930k, or 5820k and grab a 2011-v3 motherboard.
How much RAM are you talking about?Originally Posted by omarh2o
You would need a x99 motherboard and ddr4 ram for any 5xxx k processor. Ram alone will cost at least $450, im not really up to date with the prices though. If you already have a lga 2011 board, its not worth the upgrade.
