3570k or 4670k?

[joelk2]

so i am going to be upgrading in a few weeks and im having a bit or a dilemma on whether to go with the 3570k or the 4670k,

i am wanting to overclock so have a Z motherboard specified for each of the processors.

if you were choosing which would you go for?

bear in mind i wouldnt have a lot of money to spend on a cooler.

 

[Martini1991]

What are you coming from?
I'd take the i5 4670K over a 3570K any day.

 

[joelk2]

*cough* I3-3220 */cough*

 

[Martini1991]

What board are you currently using?

 

[joelk2]

What board are you currently using?

a B75 (i built on a strict budget)

 

[Martini1991]

If I was you, the most cost effective upgrade would be to the 4c 8t Xeon after shifting your i3 3220.

If you're definitely going to be buying a new board, then Z87 and 4670K over a 3570K.

 

[joelk2]

i have budgeted in the new board cost. so will be making the switch to z series.

 

[Martini1991]

Then 4670K it is with a Z87 board.

 

[shadow_boxer]

Then 4670K it is with a Z87 board.

This if you're happy to replace motherboard.

 

[joelk2]

Then 4670K it is with a Z87 board.

cool.

what main advantages has the 4670k got above the 3570?

 

[Martini1991]

It's the latest architecture, it's faster clock for clock, overclocking is more inconsistent.
Uses less power.
Think it has some instruction set advantages too.
Better IMC too.

 

[joelk2]

ta.