Real tangible difference between i7 and i5 at same fps?

[opethdisciple]

Lets just forget about DX12 for a second, which supposedly will favour cores over clockspeed.

What I'm trying to work out is, is there any real world difference between two cpus one with more threads/cores and one with less threads/cores but both deliver the same fps?

Looking at benchmarks doesn't give me a real feel for if there is difference. The problem is you look at benchmarks and they show that tow different cpu architectures both get the same fps, so is there a real tangible difference?

Take this as an example:

5820k with a 980 = 45fps in a particular game
3570k with a 980 = 45fps in a particular game

Would you notice any difference between the feel of the game?

I'm trying to determine if I should upgrade my 3570k to a 6770k or a 5820k (with a 970).

 

[opethdisciple]

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https://youtu.be/WZ_5p9wd2dk

https://youtu.be/JWxncqbe1H8

The answer is, even with trying to achieve a CPU bound scenario, the difference isn't much. At more normal settings, there is even less of a difference.

I'll check the videos out on a sec.

As an example, I've been watching videos on you tube of other people 5820k's. I saw one video which showed that the Witcher 3 scaled across 6 core of the 5820k. Meaning my 3570k is holding the 970 back as it has 2 less physical cores.

However if both GPU's are the same and the fps is comparable, is there any real world difference?