Is a i7-4770k worth the extra cost over a i5-4670k for gaming

[Razor Time]

If you plan to keep your new chip as long as you kept the Q6600 then the extra $100 (£60) isn't a big outlay, go for the 4770K.

 

[setter]

+1 As above, but would add that even an Ivy i5 at 4.7Ghz doesn't bottle neck 2x7950's in BF4 Max settings.

But most i5's only hit 4.5Ghz so it wouldn't be a good choice if sli/crossfire is your goal. (Unless Mantle changes the cpu overhang).

Yep, should be fine if your using vsync. Also at 2560x**** res bottlenecking wont be as big an issue. Interesting article here where it states that even a 3770k at 4.5ghz bottlenecks the gtx 780ti in a few games at 1920x1080.

http://alienbabeltech.com/main/powercolor-r9-290x-oc-vs-gtx-780-ti-overclocking-gloves-come/4/

This is a card im pretty interested in myself, albeit im using a 4770k. Having owned both cpu's the hw is a bit quicker clock for clock.

 

[alex_123_fra]

I hope you mean the 4670k will bottleneck high-end dual GPU setups, because there has been no data saying that it will bottleneck any single card, especially with a mild OC like 4.2ghz that's achievable for anyone.

Yes I mentioned this in my post. The bottleneck will be with SLI and crossfire setups of 780ti and 290X type setups.

May not matter to the op if he gets a few less fps but for many enthusiasts it does.

 

[PowerPie5000]

If you plan to keep your new chip as long as you kept the Q6600 then the extra $100 (£60) isn't a big outlay, go for the 4770K.

The Q6600 has probably been the most "future proof" chip to date (if i can use that term). I bet there's still quite a few people happily gaming on their oc'd Q6600 rigs today .

 

[Razor Time]

The Q6600 has probably been the most "future proof" chip to date (if i can use that term). I bet there's still quite a few people happily gaming on their oc'd Q6600 rigs today .

I still have a Q6600 and Q6700 in use today along with another chip which has also stood the test of time the i7 920.

 

[cheddar]

Thank you all for the feedback, I think I will just drop the extra cash on the i7. Black friday in the USA is coming up soon as well as cyber monday so hopefully I can pick it up a little cheaper than normal.

I want to also ask for mobos recommendations but I will jump across to the motherboard section for that, thank you all.

BTW I do still plan on keeping my Q6600, no idea what to do with it but it's been a beast of a chip for me. My PC has rarely been turned off in the last 4/5 years and it's still going strong, OC'd at 3.2ghz with nothing but a regular system.

 

[MooMoo444]

I still have a Q6600 and Q6700 in use today along with another chip which has also stood the test of time the i7 920.

Amen to that

 

[BaDBoY_uK]

No

 

[gpuerrilla]

future proof from what? its such a silly term.

as said games are going to be 90 percent made for the new consoles which have a less powerful cpu than a i5 now it isnt going to increase.

by the time you need a newer cpu youll be upgrading anyway to a newer platform.

wait for mantle lets see how that fairs then decided .

DG sprouting garbage as normal

Another 90% factoid used in a worthless spout.

 

[Make]

http://www.kitguru.net/software/gaming/matthew-wilson/nfs-rivals-double-the-frames-double-the-speed/

Just to let you know, it's not always a good idea to look at console ports for advice..

Nothing related to this thread. OP made a good choice, as he clearly can afford it.

 

[ALXAndy]

http://www.kitguru.net/software/gaming/matthew-wilson/nfs-rivals-double-the-frames-double-the-speed/

Just to let you know, it's not always a good idea to look at console ports for advice..

Nothing related to this thread. OP made a good choice, as he clearly can afford it.

Same rubbish as NFS : The Run. They did release an update for it though.

 

[Azrael1]

Hi all, I upgraded from an I5 3570K to an I7 3770k and to be honest I have noticed no difference at all. Do I regret it ? No not really as I like spending money on my PC .

 

[gpuerrilla]

Hi all, I upgraded from an I5 3570K to an I7 3770k and to be honest I have noticed no difference at all. Do I regret it ? No not really as I like spending money on my PC .

Can you post your result(s) in the Cinebench thread?

 

[jupiter_man]

Most games won't perform any differently between an i5 and an i7, whether it's one GPU or two makes no difference inherently. If a game uses multiple threads and is demanding on top, then it makes a difference.

Sandy however will give a bandwidth bottleneck with two GPUs, so a 2500K to 3770K will make a difference.

em...not for Crysis 3
I have a i5 3550 (stock) with 7990, High setting is smooth, but very high is a bit laggy...

 

[gpuerrilla]

Overclock it then and re-test. Definitely a bottleneck.

 

[Martini1991]

em...not for Crysis 3
I have a i5 3550 (stock) with 7990, High setting is smooth, but very high is a bit laggy...

i5 3550 and a 7990.... That's going to be a bottleneck.

i5's and higher end multi-gpu set ups in some of these decently threaded games aren't that great, especially at stock.

 

[jupiter_man]

Overclock it then and re-test. Definitely a bottleneck.

I would love to...but I was a noob and had no intention to OC when I bought it...so didnt but the K version...

i5 3550 and a 7990.... That's going to be a bottleneck.

i5's and higher end multi-gpu set ups in some of these decently threaded games aren't that great, especially at stock.

yes...I can see 7990 is dealing all the graphics easily...while my cpu is always around 80% or higher
able to deal with Batman (all maxed + MSAAx8) but AC4 and Crysis3...

have been thinking to get a I7 Ivy during Christmas, any recommendations?

 

[Martini1991]

I couldn't really advise someone buy a 3770K brand new these days, it's still a truly terrific chip, but it has the same price/performance as it did in 2012.