Binned Intel CPUs are Selling for Less Than Untested Chips from Amazon & Newegg

[Uskompuf]

The Intel Core i5-10600K is currently retailing for $289.99 and $299.99 respectively on Amazon and Newegg which is well above Intel's suggested MSRP of just $262. This has created a bizarre situation where it is currently better value to purchase the CPU from Silicon Lottery where it has been verified to overclock to a set amount. Silicon Lottery sells multiple binned variants of the chip ranging from 4.7 GHz - 5.1 GHz max all-core overclock with prices starting at $289.99 going all the way up to $419.99. The $299.99 option which is guaranteed to overclock to 4.9 GHz on all 6 cores, and 5.0 GHz on up to 2 cores is arguably the best value option for the chip currently.

This guaranteed all-core overclock of 4.9 GHz provides a significant performance boost over the stock base frequency of 4.1 GHz, which equates to roughly 1% - 3% gaming performance boost which while not massive still equates to a few extra FPS. If considering one of these CPUs keep in mind the need for reasonable aftermarket cooling to ensure these chips stay cool such as the Noctua NH-U12S we used in our review.



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[Totally]

Fail to see how +-0 and a +$10 price difference is cheaper.

 

[Uskompuf]

Fail to see how +-0 and a +$10 price difference is cheaper.

I choose that one for the value it offered but a 4.7 GHz chip was previously available for $289.99 or 4.8 GHz for $284.99.

I have also updated the original post

 

[nguyen]

Well 4.9ghz for the 10600K is probably the worst bin, therefore it should be cheaper than standard price where people have a chance to get 5.0-5.1ghz chip.

 

[bubbleawsome]

Stock boost being 4.8 means I'd assume with multi-core enhancement they would all hit 4.8 all-core, That 4.7 is a downgrade from a chance of hitting even 5.0 all-core.

Never had an intel CPU that wouldn't max out all-core enhancement like that.

 

[low]

Pretested is a way to sell less quality CPUs for a higher Price. Buy the cheapest pretested and you get a potato chip. So no one wants to buy them.

 

[bonehead123]

PSA​

When overclocking ANY CPU/GPU etc, there is N.O. such a thing as a guarentee, regardless of who does it.... this is just a fact of life when dealing with the many assorted variables in the silicon wafers, lithography, mfg processes, QA/QC etc etc...

Yes you can test, delid, test, repaste, push, test, and make all the promises you want, etc etc...but in the end, virtually each individual chip can be just slightly different in this regard... not to mention the differences in mobo's, ram, psu's etc etc....

You're welcome ......

 

[tabascosauz]

PSA​

When overclocking ANY CPU/GPU etc, there is N.O. such a thing as a guarentee, regardless of who does it.... this is just a fact of life when dealing with the many assorted variables in the silicon wafers, lithography, mfg processes, QA/QC etc etc...

Yes you can test, delid, test, repaste, push, test, and make all the promises you want, etc etc...but in the end, virtually each individual chip can be just slightly different in this regard...

You're welcome ......

That's true if you're buying from a retailer. The whole point of buying a CPU from SL is that you're paying extra for a CPU that meets a specific level of guaranteed performance, ie. 4.9 all core @ 1.35V. Yes, there are very specific conditions for stability including the choice of board and the LLC settings required, but that comes naturally with meeting specific performance requirements, since the whole point is that it's tested by them to meet that standard, and you're paying for it.

Now, even then, the next step up is 1.425V for 5.0, so there could conceivably be a 10600K that comfortably meets 4.9 with less than required voltage, but can't meet 5.0 (or else it would be sold at that tier instead for more $).

 

[mechtech]

"The Intel Core i5-10600K is currently retailing for $289.99 and $299.99 respectively on Amazon and Newegg which is well above Intel's suggested MSRP of just $262. "

All I got out of the article is Newegg and Amazon are gouging when the economy is in the pits.

 

[XL-R8R]

Fail to see how +-0 and a +$10 price difference is cheaper.

This; along with most other replies in this thread so far...




@W1zzard is this a promotional piece? or just a bad news piece from a new hire??







Edit to say theres no bias against SL - previously used to purchase 7700k @ 5.2ghz - very pleasant experience.

 

[W1zzard]

is this a promotional piece?

it definitely is not

 

[ThrashZone]

it definitely is not

Hi,
Sure looks like it is otherwise why mention SL at all.

 

[timta2]

Hi,
Sure looks like it is otherwise why mention SL at all.

Just because a company's name is mentioned doesn't mean that someone is promoting them.

 

[R-T-B]

Hi,
Sure looks like it is otherwise why mention SL at all.

Because they exist and are a big name in prebins?