Intel i7-2700k Pricing Structure Revealed

Overclockers.com · 09-22-11, 04:38 PM

Several news outlets, including Fudzilla and VR-Zone, are reporting that the upcoming Intel i7-2700k will cost more than the current top CPU, the 2600k. In the past, Intel has priced the newest processor at the same level as the previous fastest model it's replacing. This strategy seems to have served Intel fairly well, as they still contro...

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bennoculus · 09-22-11, 04:44 PM

Awww

No price drop on 2600K's... But, maybe 2700K's will be easier to bin for us benchers?

EarthDog · 09-22-11, 05:50 PM

Easier to bin? Process wont change.

I dont know If its $331 and supposedly overclocks better, it probably wouldnt hurt to get one and take your chances if you have a lower multi chip.

GotNoRice · 09-22-11, 06:15 PM

I'm tempted to pick one up but if I couldn't get to at least the same clocks as my current i5-2500k (5Ghz) it would feel like a bust.

bennoculus · 09-22-11, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EarthDog

Easier to bin? Process wont change.

I dont know If its $331 and supposedly overclocks better, it probably wouldnt hurt to get one and take your chances if you have a lower multi chip.

Well, as it says in the article: "Intel is “cherry picking the best of the best of its Sandy Bridge cores for the 2700.” "

That is what I meant by "easier to bin". Easier might not have been the right word. Maybe "more successful" to bin would've been better...

EarthDog · 09-22-11, 07:13 PM

If that statement is correct, than your chances getting a better one will likely increase, yup.

jason4207 · 09-22-11, 07:42 PM

Is it a new stepping?

Whatever happened to B3->G0, C0/C1->E0, C0->D0?

bmwbaxter · 09-22-11, 08:21 PM

not gonna be buying one unless others who do buy them get good results.

bennoculus · 09-22-11, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbaxter

not gonna be buying one unless others who do buy them get good results.

+1. My thoughts exactly. If people end up getting killer chips from the i7-2700K, I'll jump on it. Otherwise, I'll stick to what I know.

Looks like HWBOT needs to add another CPU into their database...

kskwerl · 09-22-11, 11:57 PM

I've had a 2600k and I have sold that rig. I'm building a new rig soon and I was planning just on picking up a 2500k as I do a little gaming and not much of anything that requires hyper-threading to be honest. But hey, i'll have an upgrade path to a 2600-2700k or Ivy Bridge so I'm pretty satisfied. I would never fully use one of these CPU's to it's full potential. Although I am very interested in all this technology, I'm by no means an "enthusiast".

Another side note: Prior to the 2600k I had a Phenom II X6 and to be honest I never even think I utilized that to it's full potential.

ssjwizard · 09-23-11, 12:19 AM

I might be interested in such a thing next year some time, I am building a BD rig for my new primary system, but I could see myself picking one of these up as a dedicated benching chip provided the results are >= 2600k.

Romantic · 09-23-11, 01:06 PM

Well...considering I JUST built my i5 2500k rig, I don't see myself blowing $350 on a brand new chip for a few extra Mhz. Given yes, maybe it could get to 8Ghz better then my i5, but still. I don't utilize it, and many programs won't be able to utilize it for a while at least. And when they do, then it's off to linux with the machine. I'm going to suck every last bit of life out of that i5, and when it craps out, then there will be a whole new generation of octocores (or maybe decacores) on the market.

EarthDog · 09-23-11, 01:08 PM

Ehh, neither chip will get remotely close to 8Ghz. Many programs do use multicores. And last, there is more than a few extra Mhz difference (HT).

MattNo5ss · 09-23-11, 01:14 PM

...and more cache than the 2500K.

I wonder if Intel means they are trying to fix the low wall issue. It would be sweet if all i7 2700K's were like 55x chips or better

bmwbaxter · 09-23-11, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MattNo5ss

...and more cache than the 2500K.

I wonder if Intel means they are trying to fix the low wall issue. It would be sweet if all i7 2700K's were like 55x chips or better

Well I already have a 55x chip so I am hoping for more like 57x

EarthDog · 09-23-11, 02:03 PM

EXACTLY.. ^^

Im sure its still a crapshoot, but if it goes from 3% to 10%... what the hell.

manu2b · 09-23-11, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbaxter

Well I already have a 55x chip so I am hoping for more like 57x

Well my 2600K does 57X but needs one kilovolt to boot

SteveLord · 09-23-11, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthDog

Many programs do use multicores. .

But not many programs or games show dramatic performance increases when using them. Especially 4+ cores.

EarthDog · 09-24-11, 09:23 AM

Not many, but as time goes on, more and more will. If you can afford it, why not? Always get the best you can/want afford is my motto

Bisquit · 09-24-11, 09:38 AM

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Always get the best you can/want afford is my motto

This is my motto also, best advice possible.

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MattNo5ss b4n4n4 dr4g0n d00m3d m0d3r4t0r Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AL	...and more cache than the 2500K. I wonder if Intel means they are trying to fix the low wall issue. It would be sweet if all i7 2700K's were like 55x chips or better __________________ i7 3770K \| ASUS Maximus V Gene \| 4x2GB Dominator GT DDR3-1600 6-6-6-20 \| EVGA GTX780 SC ACX \| 256GB OCZ Vertex 4 \| SeaSonic X750 E8700/E6750/P4 631 \| Rampage Extreme & EP45T-Extreme & Commando \| DDR2 D9 or any DDR3 \| 1 of 20ish GPUs \| 50GB OCZ Vertex 2 \| SeaSonic SS-1000XP O/C Author Profile \| HWBot Profile \| Heatware (91-0-0) \m/ OverClockers mATX L33T Club \m/ Projects: Copper-Framed, MDF Station \| PVC-Framed, MDF Station \| Custom Cascade Cart/Case \| Untitled TJ07 Build
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EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	EXACTLY.. ^^ Im sure its still a crapshoot, but if it goes from 3% to 10%... what the hell. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / Sandy/Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / Haswell Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Not many, but as time goes on, more and more will. If you can afford it, why not? Always get the best you can/want afford is my motto __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / Sandy/Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / Haswell Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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