And here is a link to an Intel Compare between the new i7-2700k and its predecessor, the i7-2600k. To be honest, it doesn't look like all that much of an improvement. Apart from the clock and turbo speed, it looks exactly the same.

I don't know why they spend money releasing a CPU with a 100MHz difference from the CPU right below. Meh.

Standard practice from intel to release a 'new' version to clear excess stock quicker in time for a new revision.

Lebon14 said:

I don't know why they spend money releasing a CPU with a 100MHz difference from the CPU right below. Meh.

Because obsessive compulsive computer enthusiasts will want that extra 100Mhz.

pparks1 said:

Lebon14 said:

I don't know why they spend money releasing a CPU with a 100MHz difference from the CPU right below. Meh.

Because obsessive compulsive computer enthusiasts will want that extra 100Mhz.

That costs another $50 or so bucks which equals only 50 cents for each extra Mhz.

For extreme OCers who want to show the highest benchmark numbers on the P67/Z68 platform, that cherry picked 100Mhz bump could mean everything.
Its just that extra bit to break a record. Even though it doesnt seem like much.


Beyond that, I can't see it having that much more value over the 2600k (at current prices of a $50 or so premium) for most of us. Gamers or even hobby OCers.

If it was as predicted, $15 more, then yes, Id say it was worth it if building a new P67/Z68 from the ground up.

Wishmaster said:

For extreme OCers who want to show the highest benchmark numbers on the P67/Z68 platform, that cherry picked 100Mhz bump could mean everything.

Bingo...and I'm so damn glad I am not one of these people.

I like fast computers....but I don't live by benchmarks. I judge my performance by everyday things that I do. If those things become painfully slow or could be improved dramatically, it's time to upgrade. If the upgrade only makes a 5-10% improvement, unless it's a job that takes hours, it's just not enough to justify the cost and effort involved.

I don't see enough difference between the two to be creating another number, (2600/2700).