i7 3770K - Still worth it in terms of gaming?

Jay85 · 18 May 2019 at 15:48

Long story short, im still running my 3570K and tbh not looking to fork out 5-£600 on upgrading to DDR4 setup. Is the 3770k still a very capable cpu for todays gaming?

Or should i just bite the bullet and upgrade to a skylake or coffeelake system?

Cheers

StarShock · 18 May 2019 at 16:01

I'd hold on for now. There are very few games even now that benefit from more than your 4 cores and 8 threads, and even in those games you'd need the highest end GPU to really see a difference.

Its also worth noting that there are new rumored CPUs coming from AMD at the end of the month that fingers crossed will give the CPU market a bit of a shake up. If they're as good as some rumors suggest they could be as fast as intel core for core, while also having more cores and cheaper prices.

LukieBoy007 · 18 May 2019 at 16:13

StarShock said:
I'd hold on for now. There are very few games even now that benefit from more than your 4 cores and 8 threads, and even in those games you'd need the highest end GPU to really see a difference.

A 3570k has 4 cores and 4 threads. I'm still using mine now and will be upgrading soon - the lack of threads is the main issue.

OP - I would personally upgrade when Zen2 is released (that's what I'm planning to do). A DDR4 upgrade will cost around £400 (CPU/Mobo/RAM) for a good 6core/12thread system, or maybe a 8core/16thread system if there's a decent sale on.
I believe a secondhand 3770k goes for just over £100, but you may find yourself needing to upgrade again in a couple of years time. It depends on the type of games you want to play.

StarShock · 18 May 2019 at 16:26

LukieBoy007 said:
A 3570k has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Ah yes, right, sorry miss read the original post, thought he already had the 3770k

Quartz · 18 May 2019 at 16:29

Jay85 said:
Is the 3770k still a very capable cpu for todays gaming?

I only upgraded from my 3770S last year. And that was only because the motherboard failed.

LukieBoy007 · 18 May 2019 at 16:29

StarShock said:
Ah yes, right, sorry miss read the original post, thought he already had the 3770k

I assumed that was what happened

Drollic · 18 May 2019 at 16:38

It's well worth the upgrade. You can still hit 100% usage on the i7 in games like the division 2. 4c without ht is pretty much dead.

El Jimben · 18 May 2019 at 18:16

It's not worth it at this point imo. Sure, it's still capable now but for how much longer? You'd be much better off putting the £100 towards some new kit which will last you a good while longer.

Jay85 · 19 May 2019 at 01:11

Okay from what you guys have said, i’ll hold out till next gen comes along. Really want something that’ll last as long as my 3570k did. Its been over 8 years since i upgraded my cpu and i think ive got the most i can out of it.

AStaley · 19 May 2019 at 07:45

Hard to believe it’s been that long, my 3770K has served me well.

LukieBoy007 · 19 May 2019 at 11:26

Jay85 said:
Okay from what you guys have said, i’ll hold out till next gen comes along. Really want something that’ll last as long as my 3570k did. Its been over 8 years since i upgraded my cpu and i think ive got the most i can out of it.

Same here, the rumoured 3600X is what I'm after (depending on price). 8 cores and 16 threads, will last a while.

Davedree · 19 May 2019 at 12:09

If you already have 16gb of memory, I'd say sell the 3570k and look for a cheap 3770/3770k.
They are still capable cpu's.

Drumroll · 19 May 2019 at 14:00

As a gap upgrade, if at a good price, yes.

Jay85 · 20 May 2019 at 15:47

Seen a few for sale, around the £100 mark. Worth the buy? Rarely seen it under this price.

MaXxBoulton · 20 May 2019 at 16:03

Jay85 said:
Is the 3770k still a very capable cpu for todays gaming?

As long at your overclocking yes go for it. There is still many using 2600k's and even xeons. The extra threads makes a world of difference.

MaXxBoulton · 20 May 2019 at 16:05

Jay85 said:
Seen a few for sale, around the £100 mark. Worth the buy? Rarely seen it under this price.

You can pick up a xeon for £60 ish. I think I paid 55. Don't forget you will sell yours for around 40/50

Burnt_Custard · 20 May 2019 at 16:28

If you can find one for cheap, upgrade to the i7 3770k. 4C8T for modern games with exhibit more frequent 1% frame drops but the overall average fps should be ok. I do recommend an entire new platform if you can afford it (especially with Zen 2 round the corner).

Jay85 · 2 Jun 2019 at 11:29

Ended up getting a 3770k for £100, gotta say its well worth the money, a decent step up from my 3570k. Overclocked this relic to around 4.5ghz on water (My maximus 5 gene can't seem to get it stable at 4.6ghz). Slightly lower clocked than my 3570k but as someone has said, the 8T makes a difference!

z10m · 2 Jun 2019 at 11:44

Jay85 said:
Ended up getting a 3770k for £100, gotta say its well worth the money, a decent step up from my 3570k. Overclocked this relic to around 4.5ghz on water (My maximus 5 gene can't seem to get it stable at 4.6ghz). Slightly lower clocked than my 3570k but as someone has said, the 8T makes a difference!

Did you sell your i5.? If so for how much if you don't mind me asking...?

Jay85 · 2 Jun 2019 at 11:55

z10m said:
Did you sell your i5.? If so for how much if you don't mind me asking...?

Yes i sold it on here actually for £38 inc delivery. Probs could have gotten more on ebay but after fees and what not it'll be about the same.