i7 3770K vs i7 4770K? [HELP]

rlino16

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I am building my first computer and I know I want an Intel i7 CPU, but Im not sure whether to get a 3770K model or a 4770K model. Any help guys? (Its a gaming build btw)
 
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I would say get the 3770k...It performs similarly to 4770k..Consumes less power...Costs less...Also z77 mobos are cheaper than z87...

quicksand10

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If it's gaming, get the i5-4670K. Hyperthreading doesn't impact games.

If you're ABSOLUTELY minded for an i7, depends on your budget. Obviously the top of the line is the Haswell series (i7-4770k), but not by much.

What does the rest of your build look like, btw?
 

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I would say get the 3770k...It performs similarly to 4770k..Consumes less power...Costs less...Also z77 mobos are cheaper than z87...
 
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ayushde

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Hyperthreading has no impact know but wait for a year and two and then you will see every scond game take advantage of hyperthreading.
Remember why pentiums are no longer recommended for gaming builds by toms but i3s are still on the list...
 

rlino16

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Thanks for you answer! Ill just go with the 3770K!
 

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Maybe. IMHO, it would be better value for money to get an i5-4670K now and in 2 years get a hyperthreading processor if needed.

But hey, it's just my humble 2 cents...
 

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That's not good value at all. $250 now and $250-$300 later (total of $500-$550), as opposed to $350 now... How is the former better?
 

ayushde

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+ 1...
 

quicksand10

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Here's how I see it (it's okay to disagree):

1. God only knows whether or not, in 2 years, games will be optimized for hyperthreading.
2. God only knows whether or not, in two years, whether the i5-4670K will be the bottleneck for gaming.

Again, IMO, too many ifs to warrant the extra 100$.

Processors can be resold/reused too, if the computer isn't upgraded by then.
 

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Remember...the future consoles are octa threaded.....so expect upcoming console ported games to be octa threaded to (since the console architechture is now similar to PCs.). Then the i7 and the 8350s will have a huge advantage over the 6300s and the i5s..
 

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Thanks for the reply.
I see your point. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for taking the time to correct me. :)
 

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You are always welcome....