is an i5 7500 worth an upgrade over the i3 6100

[ericmetoyer]

I have an gtx 1070 and am wordering if the i5 7500 is worth the upgrade over an i3 6100. I will use it for vr with the rift and will get a 1440 mhz display soon.

 

[PurpleZ]

yes

 

[Phaaze88]

I have an gtx 1070 and am wordering if the i5 7500 is worth the upgrade over an i3 6100. I will use it for vr with the rift and will get a 1440 mhz display soon.

Please make sure your motherboard's BIOS is up-to-date with the old cpu before making the swap, or it won't work.