2nd generation i7 vs 6th generation i3

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boblook

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So I'm trying to decide between my current i7-2700k and an i3-6100 because I want to upgrade my motherboard from a LGA1155 socket to a LGA1151. Would my computer be faster, or can anyone recommend me a processor under $200 that would be faster?
 
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Here's the issue. You've got a viable i7 vrs a new i3 or midgrade i5. There's no way the i3 will be viable shortly. 4t or not, games are moving into multiple thread counts, and the 1 example aside, generally the i7 will be a much better overall cpu than either of the 4t cpus. Even cs:go is headed for a multi-thread update with possibly 8 thread usage. Modern games are basically headed for a minimum spec of 4t, with optimal specs of 8 or more t, the i5 will suffer in the end.

My advice is forget Intel for this generation, the amd Ryzen 1600 has all the properties of the i5, including price ranges, yet will outperform even the i7-7700k at production apps, and is a 50/50 tie in games using multiple threads. By far the most cost efficient...
I guess the IPC difference was a little bigger than I expected, regardless my stance remains the same.
Simple solution.
Also for the same cost as a 7600k build you can get an i7 7700 for cheaper anyway which performs better.

i5 7600k @4.7GHz: 93.7, 103, 145.7 Total cost: $462
i7 2600k @ 4.7GHz: 82.3, 94, 131.7 Total cost: $75-100 to replace motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $462.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-03 03:21 EDT-0400