Is a i7 required for mmo games maxed out with many spells/npcs?

[lord hircine]

Is a i7 3770 required if i want to max out a high graphic consuming mmorpg like guild wars 2 etc. during raids/wars with lots of people and spells on screen? or would the i5 3570 do just the same?

 

[ASHISH65]

No you donot need i7 to max games.get i5 3570 with eyes closed and can easily max games for next 3 years.

 

[ChilledGrease]

Absolutely not. You could go as low as an i3 and max those out as long as you have a decent video card.