With modern processors I don't even notice a difference unless a new
CPU gives me at least 50 percent increase in power. I do video
encoding and, I wouldn't consider a upgrade of my CPU unless I could
double my processor power. That said, I have been running a six core
since 2013 but come Oct the new X9 with up to 18 cores + 18
Hyperthreading designed for the consumer market will be for sale.
...at a cost of 2K for the 18 core. ...target market is gamer and
enthusiast. Frankly, it is just not worth the time and effort
required to build and set up a whole new workstation... unless
something went south and, I had to do it.
At 10:29 AM 6/17/2017, you wrote:
I've started looking at the next upgrade for my main box. Currently
I have an i7-4770K with 24GB on an Asus Maximus VII Hero. I already
know that the next upgrade will probably require a new set of memory.
However, I've been looking at CPUs and have to say that I'm
underwhelmed when comparing my current system versus the new
processors. It seems that for an investment of over 500 bucks, the
most I can hope for is *maybe* a 15% increase in processing
power. Right now I don't do any high end gaming, the most rigorous
stuff I do is running a lot of soft synths in Cakewalk
Sonar. What's everybody's take on picking a new processor?
Thanks...Steve
