Upgrading CPU
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OmniDyne
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Will you be overclocking?
If not, I'd consider the Ryzen 7 2700X, as it is cheaper, has better multi-thread performance, and includes a heatsink and fan (K series Intel processors no longer do, so you'd have to buy an aftermarket cooling solution).
If you'd like to go cheaper, the Ryzen 5 2600X would probably serve you better than the 8600K, if you're not overclocking because of the much higher thread count.
If not, I'd consider the Ryzen 7 2700X, as it is cheaper, has better multi-thread performance, and includes a heatsink and fan (K series Intel processors no longer do, so you'd have to buy an aftermarket cooling solution).
If you'd like to go cheaper, the Ryzen 5 2600X would probably serve you better than the 8600K, if you're not overclocking because of the much higher thread count.
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Shlouski
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Here are the performance differences, which is best for you depends on prices and what is more important to you:
8600k vs 8700k: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-8700K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-8600K/3937vs3941
If you are using programs like ableton live or FL studio, you may want to also consider the 2600X and the 2700X:
8600k vs 2600x: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-8600K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-2600X/3941vs3956
The 2600x will a great gaming cpu and programs like ableton live or FL studio will likely benefit from the higher multicore performance.
8600k vs 2700x: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-8600K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-2700X/3941vs3958
The multicore performance of the AMD destroys the Intel, it would be much better in programs like ableton live and FL studio.
8700k vs 2700x: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-8700K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-2700X/3937vs3958
Here the AMD has significantly faster multicore performance, but the 8700k is the faster gaming cpu:
https://www.techspot.com/review/1655-core-i7-8700k-vs-ryzen-7-2700x/
In your situation I personally would go for one of the AMD's, they will game just fine and will perform well in the types of programs you want to use.
8600k vs 8700k: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-8700K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-8600K/3937vs3941
If you are using programs like ableton live or FL studio, you may want to also consider the 2600X and the 2700X:
8600k vs 2600x: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-8600K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-2600X/3941vs3956
The 2600x will a great gaming cpu and programs like ableton live or FL studio will likely benefit from the higher multicore performance.
8600k vs 2700x: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-8600K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-2700X/3941vs3958
The multicore performance of the AMD destroys the Intel, it would be much better in programs like ableton live and FL studio.
8700k vs 2700x: http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-8700K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-2700X/3937vs3958
Here the AMD has significantly faster multicore performance, but the 8700k is the faster gaming cpu:
https://www.techspot.com/review/1655-core-i7-8700k-vs-ryzen-7-2700x/
In your situation I personally would go for one of the AMD's, they will game just fine and will perform well in the types of programs you want to use.
