It matches up pretty well with the numbers on cpubenchmark.net .
I went from an i7 920 that I had for around 4-5yrs (oc'd to 3.8 around year 2) to an i7 6700k. It wasn't an earth shattering difference in the apps I use.
The only practical reason I had for doing this:
- My dad needed a newer PC (got my 920).
- I wanted the newer technology (UEFI, USB3.1, DDR4, etc.).
- Better power management / usage.
If you already have a working 2600k, I don't see it as must have unless you're looking for those things.
For the curious, my workflow includes Fusion360, 3DSMax, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere (occasionally Handbrake), VirtualBox, and Solitaire. Sometimes a few games.
I went from an i7 920 that I had for around 4-5yrs (oc'd to 3.8 around year 2) to an i7 6700k. It wasn't an earth shattering difference in the apps I use.
The only practical reason I had for doing this:
- My dad needed a newer PC (got my 920).
- I wanted the newer technology (UEFI, USB3.1, DDR4, etc.).
- Better power management / usage.
If you already have a working 2600k, I don't see it as must have unless you're looking for those things.
For the curious, my workflow includes Fusion360, 3DSMax, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere (occasionally Handbrake), VirtualBox, and Solitaire. Sometimes a few games.