Hi all, new to the community. I've been running circles around my head figuring out a CPU upgrade.
Currently I use an Intel i5 2500k, along with a GTX 970.
I work in Maya for 3D animation and modeling work, occasionally run some simulations and dynamics, as well as modeling in Zbrush. On top of that is 3D rendering and some video editing. I've had to do more demanding work recently and my CPU has often been lagging behind at full load limiting my productivity and performance. In the near future I'll need to be rendering a short CGI animation sequence.
What I'm looking at getting right now is the i7 7700k.
I'm not very familiar with Xeon processors but I do know they are more oriented for workstations.
What I'd like to know is will I get a better value/performance going for Xeon processor equivalent to a 7700k? Or am I better off with an overclocked 7700k?
I am also aware that I will need to upgrade my motherboard whichever route I take.
Thanks.
Currently I use an Intel i5 2500k, along with a GTX 970.
I work in Maya for 3D animation and modeling work, occasionally run some simulations and dynamics, as well as modeling in Zbrush. On top of that is 3D rendering and some video editing. I've had to do more demanding work recently and my CPU has often been lagging behind at full load limiting my productivity and performance. In the near future I'll need to be rendering a short CGI animation sequence.
What I'm looking at getting right now is the i7 7700k.
I'm not very familiar with Xeon processors but I do know they are more oriented for workstations.
What I'd like to know is will I get a better value/performance going for Xeon processor equivalent to a 7700k? Or am I better off with an overclocked 7700k?
I am also aware that I will need to upgrade my motherboard whichever route I take.
Thanks.