i5 7500 to 9600k

[VC'Fox]

I want to swap out my CPU as i feel the 7500 is kinda getting a bit old and slow in maya.

Would upgrading to the 9600k be worth it? would that be even considered an "upgrade"

I was looking at the 9700 but im not sure if my 650watt PSU is enough.

I also note that the 10th gen i5's are soon but i don't want to swap my mobo :>

[OLDMAN🎅]

9600k IS 9th Gen Intel Processor

[Cathulhu]

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-9600K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-7500/4031vs3648
It is an upgrade, but you will need a new mainboard as well.

Regarding your PSU, a quality 650 Watt PSU is strong enough for ANY single CPU and single GPU setup.

[UserNotFound]

According to the MSI website:

"Although Z370 motherboards will be compatible with the newly-launched 9th Generation Intel CPUs, it is still not a bad idea to upgrade to the Z390 platform. Unlike Z370 motherboards, the Z390 motherboards have been specifically designed to get the most out of 9th Generation Intel processors.

The design improvements and tweaks go beyond simple compatibility. Extended heatsinks and improved thermal designs make Z390 motherboards better suited to house the newest Intel CPUs – offering both better operating temperatures and stability. The beefy multi-phase VRMs and heat shields are the icing on the cake. They will ensure that you can overclock the brand-new processors to the very limit without running into thermal throttling issues."

So, while perhaps compatible, as stated, better VRM and other tweaks would make the Z390 chipset more suited for 9th Gen Intel CPU's. But, IF a new mobo is required for better compatibility and OC'ing, then OP might as well consider a Ryzen CPU. At OP, please specify PSU brand and model, if it's a decent 650W PSU, should be more than sufficient, but really alos depends on the GPU used.

[Autumn_]

Originally posted by mikey:

According to the MSI website:

"Although Z370 motherboards will be compatible with the newly-launched 9th Generation Intel CPUs, it is still not a bad idea to upgrade to the Z390 platform. Unlike Z370 motherboards, the Z390 motherboards have been specifically designed to get the most out of 9th Generation Intel processors.

The design improvements and tweaks go beyond simple compatibility. Extended heatsinks and improved thermal designs make Z390 motherboards better suited to house the newest Intel CPUs – offering both better operating temperatures and stability. The beefy multi-phase VRMs and heat shields are the icing on the cake. They will ensure that you can overclock the brand-new processors to the very limit without running into thermal throttling issues."

So, while perhaps compatible, as stated, better VRM and other tweaks would make the Z390 chipset more suited for 9th Gen Intel CPU's. But, IF a new mobo is required for better compatibility and OC'ing, then OP might as well consider a Ryzen CPU. At OP, please specify PSU brand and model, if it's a decent 650W PSU, should be more than sufficient, but really alos depends on the GPU used.

7th is Z170/Z270, LGA1151v1, not compatable.

[Komrade]

I would go with a Ryzen build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rYR8WD

[Astro_80 (WASH YOUR HANDS!)]

Originally posted by VC' Fox:

I want to swap out my CPU as i feel the 7500 is kinda getting a bit old and slow in maya.

Would upgrading to the 9600k be worth it? would that be even considered an "upgrade"

I was looking at the 9700 but im not sure if my 650watt PSU is enough.

I also note that the 10th gen i5's are soon but i don't want to swap my mobo :>

It's a huge jump, that is for sure. However, the latter will not work on your motherboard. You will need a new one to take advantage of it simply because of the difference in CPU socket. The best you can do if you wish to not upgrade your motherboard, is to upgrade to the i7 7700K.

[UserNotFound]

Originally posted by Autumn:

7th is Z170/Z270, LGA1151v1, not compatable.

AH, thanks for clearing that up....only goes to show how little I know of Intel's required generational chipset change. Seems like every freaking generation reuires a new mobo......except after AMD came back strong with Ryzen, I see that 10th gen Intel CPU are compatible with Z390 chipset mobo. Really goes to show that a strong competitor would shake things up, IF AMD weren't strong now, you can bet that the 10th gen CPU from Intel would require a whole new motherboard.

[VC'Fox]

Originally posted by Cathulhu:

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-9600K-vs-Intel-Core-i5-7500/4031vs3648
It is an upgrade, but you will need a new mainboard as well.

Regarding your PSU, a quality 650 Watt PSU is strong enough for ANY single CPU and single GPU setup.

Thank you for your reply

[VC'Fox]

Originally posted by notkennyS:

I would go with a Ryzen build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rYR8WD

I don't like AMD, and like i said i don't want to change my mobo for now, thanks anyway

[Komrade]

Originally posted by VC' Fox:

Originally posted by notkennyS:

I would go with a Ryzen build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rYR8WD

I don't like AMD, and like i said i don't want to change my mobo for now, thanks anyway

The 9600k requires a new motherboard too.

[Cathulhu]

Originally posted by VC' Fox:

Originally posted by notkennyS:

I would go with a Ryzen build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rYR8WD

I don't like AMD, and like i said i don't want to change my mobo for now, thanks anyway

Without a new mainboard you can not use a 9th generation Intel CPU. Period.

[VC'Fox]

Originally posted by notkennyS:

Originally posted by VC' Fox:

I don't like AMD, and like i said i don't want to change my mobo for now, thanks anyway

The 9600k requires a new motherboard too.

Originally posted by Cathulhu:

Originally posted by VC' Fox:

I don't like AMD, and like i said i don't want to change my mobo for now, thanks anyway

Without a new mainboard you can not use a 9th generation Intel CPU. Period.

well obviously i wont be getting the 9600k ..

[Cathulhu]

Then what else are you aiming for?

[VC'Fox]

Originally posted by Cathulhu:

Then what else are you aiming for?

probably nothing for now, as i check the price of the i7 7700K, as astro recommended, and its still very expensive for a 7th gen.

Id rather spend money on new hardware then just getting a better 7th gen cpu.

[Komrade]

Originally posted by VC' Fox:

Originally posted by Cathulhu:

Then what else are you aiming for?

probably nothing for now, as i check the price of the i7 7700K, as astro recommended, and its still very expensive for a 7th gen.

Id rather spend money on new hardware then just getting a better 7th gen cpu.

Again i'll recommend Ryzen, it's cheaper and has similar performance. Don't get the 7700K, it has 4 cores, 6 is ideal. Ryzen 5 3600 beats it andis cheaper. I get you don't like AMD, but they've pulled ahead massively this year

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-7700K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-3600/3647vs4040