AMD 5GHZ Processor Is it Worth The money?
AMD launched 5GHZ 8 core unlocked model recently. Being an AMD enthusiast, i was amazed by this move by AMD. Earlier many HOAX came out like the CPU was meant to be available only to Full PC builders/ Brands like Dell, LG, Hp etc..This then proved to be a lie, as the CPUs were shown available on almost all US stores. This made us wonderstruck. Why sell a 5GHZ processor out to compete with intel?. We very well know that the 'hyperthreading' patended by intel can pull anther 55% off a CPU which is pulling AMD back mainly these days. This is the reason why a 8 true core processor couldnt beat the 6 core 12 threaded intel extreme processor. Then AMD again tries to compete with intel by releasing a revised clocked up vishera. Really? What did you think AMD?
INTEL's strategy is pretty clear. Next they would launch a 8 core 16 threaded processor haswell-E series and all that overclocking may go in vain AMD. I am sad to say this, but the leaked details off INTEL die shop has proved the plans of INTEL.
Power Used
The main problem holding back AMD is its power usage. Intel Haswell-E has an expected 140W TDP at load while vishera 9590 has a TDP of 220W. 80W more power usage means more current bill. For that extra current you use every hour, you could spend for an INTEL processor.
Clock-UP
Clock-UP
The tweaked up clock 5GHZ can generate enormous heat. We have seen heat issues with AMD 8350 4GHZ with air cooling. Even a powerful noctua/coolermaster double tower couldnt lower the heat much. So that means you desperately need an excellent water cooling system for CPU. Unless we become clear whats inside the AMD processor box, we cant be sure. Unless its a bundled Water cooling, one would go straightly for an intel i7-4770 processor.
Motherboard support
All new AM3+ platform board must be released to sustain the enormous 220W TDP as the maximum TDP supported is 150W by an AMD supported board. This would also come with a premium price than regular boards. maybe around 100$ more. This may give INTEL an advantage where even a 60$ motherboard can run a i7-4770 processor (4core-8 thread)
Performance
Yes, the clocks up would give an advantage to AMD. But none says about overclocking INTEL. An overclocked intel i7-4770 would deliver more perfromance than Stock 5GHZ AMD.
I said i7-4770 processor. Expect what a stock i7-8 core haswell would deliver...Reliability
From my experience, how much hot a CPU runs, the reliability goes down. For example, as tudy conducted by 'pure-pc' showed clearly that a stock cpu can last more than an overclocked CPU.
And for people who care about reliability, this news is hell. AMD always has been our partner since they were found reliable than INTEL, where INTEL cpu performance has gone down in years, But AMD stood strong.
Overall Rating
We could only give it a 4/5 rating, as the sources say that pricetag of CPU alone maybe 900$. Yeah that is a rough 54,000 INR. For that price, one could get their hands on 2.Yeah TWO!! bundle Intel i7-4770+motherboard
