3770k vs 4770k

[SiDeards73]

Is there any reason to buy a 3770k Instead of a 4770k? Which are the easier to overclock? Which generally runs cooler?

Im building a new system as I have a buyer for my current system but should they change their mind the cash I have saved already I could lob in a 3770k and maybe swap the mobo too. Or do I just buy the 4770k and a new mobo? The price between them is fairly close it seems.

 

[MoodyB]

The 3770k will run cooler unless you delid the 4770k, and it will generally overclock a bit higher.

But the higher ipc performance of the 4770k evens it out against the higher overclocking 3770k.

I'd imagine most would say 4770k over the 3770k, as long as you have a good air cooler to begin with.

 

[SiDeards73]

Hmm interesting, im putting together a comparison, a 3770k + a decent cheap mobo that supports SLI and decent overclocking features, vs a 4770k and the same.

Say the budget was between £350 - £400, but trying to keep it as cheap as possible. The advantage for me going to a 3770k would be i think i can drop it straight into my current mobo, sell my i5 and use the cash elsewhere to upgrade my rig etc.

 

[vonex]

4770k no competitions really.. especially if its a gaming rig.. you can pick up a good mobo for £100-120 there is no reason what so ever to buy a 3770k heat/performance wise... unless its significantly cheaper then the 4770k.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-235-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2574
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-471-IN

EDIT - and you get 2 free games with 4770k

 

[Havana_UK]

4770k no competitions really.. especially if its a gaming rig.. you can pick up a good mobo for £100-120 there is no reason what so ever to buy a 3770k heat/performance wise... unless its significantly cheaper then the 4770k.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-235-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2574
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-471-IN

EDIT - and you get 2 free games with 4770k

It would be significantly cheaper for the OP than going down the Haswell route because it means there's no need to replace the motherboard as well.

I would suggest that you go for the 4770K if you need/want the new features that Z87 supports, otherwise save yourself the cost of a new motherboard and bung in a 3770K.

 

[vonex]

It would be significantly cheaper for the OP than going down the Haswell route because it means there's no need to replace the motherboard as well.

I would suggest that you go for the 4770K if you need/want the new features that Z87 supports, otherwise save yourself the cost of a new motherboard and bung in a 3770K.

yes, i was assuming the buyer is buying his hardware. obviously if this is not the case just get a 3770k.

 

[SiDeards73]

Well i currently have £350 to spend, ive potentially sold my existing stuff for another £600 so that gives me £950. If i sell the current rig outright i will just go for a 4770k setup, however if i dont sell the PC, then i guess i can just buy a 4770k and a z87 Sniper or something and swap those, then start selling bits to upgrade other bits.

 

[wazza300]

if your buying new then haswell is the only choice imo

clock for clock it eats ivy so doesn't need to be clocked so high

 

[MooMoo444]

If you're WC then go Haswell, otherwise probably better VFM with Ivy.

 

[setter]

if your buying new then haswell is the only choice imo

clock for clock it eats ivy so doesn't need to be clocked so high

Agree with this, having owned both. My 4770k at 4.2ghz is faster than what my 3770k was at 4.5ghz. Much hotter running though when stressed.

 

[krnsniper]

i7 4770k hands down