4790k is the top model for 4th Gen, what about for 6th Gen?

[PzrrL]

Hi,

As far as I know, I think i7-4790k is almost the top CPU of 4th Gen i7 Processors. For 6th Gen, is the i7-6700k the top of 6th Gen already? Will there be any possibility of having a CPU greater then 6700k?

(I am just talking about LGA 1150 for 4th Gen and LGA 1151 for 6th Gen)

 

[DonkeyOatie]

The 4790K was an 'upgrade' to the 4770K.

Nothing prevents Intel from releasing better binned 6700Ks as a 6720K with improved performance, or changing the package/case construction and TIM.

If Kaby Lake is delayed for some reason, they might have to do something like this with Skylake-Refresh.


So, yes, there is a possibility, the real questions is the probability.

 

[Supernova1138]

I'm pretty sure Kaby Lake is the Skylake refresh. The 6700k is the best you're going to see on LGA 1151 until Kaby Lake hits, and even then, Kaby Lake will be pretty much the same thing except maybe with slightly better stock clockspeeds.

 

[Anurag20]

Nobody can second guess as to what Intel will release or not release in a particular CPU lineup.. Until Intel itself has released a roadmap for it.. As of the moment, 4790K and the 6700K are the top Desktop models in the 4^th and 6^th gen CPU series..

The official intel skylake #Desktop lineup..

http://ark.intel.com/products/codename/37572/Skylake#@Desktop

 

[PzrrL]

so that means I better wait...thanks!

 

[DonkeyOatie]

There's always something better coming. Make a judgement on the present and very near future (this is as good as it gets for a year or so) Or go for Broadwell-E