Upgrade advice: i7 2600k to dual xeon E5-2650

[jpremodeler]

For work, I run a program (Chief Architect) that has an internal raytrace program to create 3D images. According to tech support, the program uses the cpu, not gpu to process the images, and # of cores is the #1 determining factor in performance, and clock speed is important, but secondary.

I currently have an overclocked 2600k (4.7) that runs well, no problems and runs at 100% 20-30 hrs a week. My question, is, would dual E5-2650's, with increased cores, but lower clock speed be a logical upgrade?

I would most likely build new, instead of trying to upgrade what I have, but all other components would be similar (dual vid cards, ssd, liquid cooled).

I am looking at the 2650's, because I am trying to keep the build under 5k.

Thanks!

 

[logainofhades]

Problem with dual cpu setups is they tend to require ECC ram which can get expensive. You might want to look into going with LGA2011 and the 6 core ivy-e when they are released, which should be soon.

 

[jpremodeler]

Thanks, but I the cost of the ram is not as much of a big deal as the cost of the cpu's for sure!! I am just wondering if going from 4 to 16 cores at a lower clock speed is going to give me a significant upgrade

 

[jpremodeler]

Thanks, but I the cost of the ram is not as much of a big deal as the cost of the cpu's for sure!! I am just wondering if going from 4 to 16 cores at a lower clock speed is going to give me a significant upgrade