bog_xdan wrote:
So Z87 chipset motheboards are not compatible with 5th Gen Intel® Core Processors ? |
I'm afraid not, the (x)97 chipsets are basically identical to the (x)87/5/1 chipsets with the exception of Broadwell support, the newer chipsets have had some very slight changes made with the specific purpose of supporting the new gen 5 CPUs. So that means those of us on intel 8 series chipsets are out of luck when it comes to Broadwell. On the up side however, Broadwell will be nothing special and certainly not be worth upgrading to for those who already have decent Haswell i5/i7 CPUs. Broadwell will only really be attractive to OEMs and people who have been using celeron, pentium or i3s and have been holding on for the gen 5 CPUs.
From all available info on Broadwell it is simply a die shrink of the haswell CPUs which will result in lower TDP but otherwise identical performance. If the new CPUs were binned at the same speeds as the Devils Canyon i5 4690k and i7 4790k then they would be a very attractive option for overclockers but sadly this isn't to be the case.
i7 5775C - 3.3ghz - 3.7ghz boost 6mb cache vs i7 4790k - 4.0ghz - 4.4ghz boost 8mb cache
i5 5675C - 3.1ghz - 3.6ghz boost 4mb cache vs i5 4690k - 3.5ghz - 3.9ghz boost 6mb cache
So basically the broadwell line seems to be aimed at mainstream users rather than being enthusiast/high end gamer parts. That will mean a better cost to performance ratio but the CPUs are not going to be binned for spectacular overclocking.
I still think they will catch on given their 65w TDP and 14nm architecture, I just don't think they will be the CPU to sell your granny for as most intel fans had hoped. Skylake is just around the corner and its clear intel did not want Broadwell to cut into its Skylake sales.