I7-920 vs I7-2600K

[MihaiGuigouas]

Hello,

 

I'm in process of buying a second machine. I have to choose between an used I7-920 which for me means an investment of about 500EUR or to build a new one around an I7-2600K (or maybe an 2700) which would cost me about 1000-1100EUR. I'm intending to use them for Max2011 with VRay, archviz, mostly static images, max.2000x3000 px . I already have an I7-920 for 2.5 years and I'm quite pleased of it. Is the 2600K worth the extra money? How it would fare against the old I7-920?

Thanks

[AJLynn]

The 2600k will render more than 60% faster than the 920, more if you're an overclocker, and be new. I think it's worth it.

[branskyj]

Check Anandtech for direct comparison between the two CPUs (and many other for that matter). In 3DS Max i7 2600k is faster than i7 920 about 30-35%.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/2

I would still get the i7 2600 due to it's speed, lower temperatures and future proof-ness (I know, I know- that's not a real word )

Or if you want real future proof get an Ivy Bridge CPU.

[Umesh Raut]

Ivy bridge CPUs are still a future, not too distant though, but you can get around by future proofing that part by using the newer boards-

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5728/intel-z77-panther-point-chipset-and-motherboard-preview-asrock-asus-gigabyte-msi-ecs-and-biostar

and putting in the chips as and when they become affordable, everything else is OK.