I7 3770k worth the upgrade over i7 970

[ninfanlink]

Hey Guys,

A few years ago ( around 2 ) I got an i7 - 970. Now I have the ability to get my hands on i7 - 3770k for under $100

So my question for everybody here at Tom's Hardware is simple... is it worth the upgrade cost ( new motherboard and memory ).

Thanks guys!

 

[HEXiT]

for gaming. its not really worth it. save your money till haswell

 

[hytecgowthaman]

Upgrade is waste to u r system.Reason : mobo not fully utilise processor so upgrade mobo then psu need upgrade etc..... so change all is waste. solution:sell the system and buy a new one.

 

[bkboggy]

3770k for under $100? Is it used?

As far as if it's worth it... you're trading 6 cores for 4 cores and HT (which is up in the air as far if it's useful at the moment)... and 12MB L3 Cahce for 8MB L3 Cache. I wouldn't do it.

 

[Guest]

i7 970 is perfectly servicable, 3770k will only be faster in gaming once you OC the sucker. I would put my money away and wait!

Your rig is capable anyways.