Is Intel i7 Worth it?

[Kelsey2]

What are actual Benefits of having a i7 vs i5?

 

[sizzling]

What are you using the PC for, need to narrow down what we are talking about

 

[Dunlop0078]

Twice as many threads. Whether that will benefit you depends on what you use the computer for, for just browsing the web or using light programs it would be pointless. Newer cpu heavy games are starting to make use of the extra threads on an i7, which will make a difference assuming you have a powerful gpu and a high refresh rate monitor. For say rendering and other workstation tasks an i7 can also help a lot.

Personally I wouldn't recommend an i5 at all, the ryzen R5 1600 is better value than any i5 in my opinion.

 

[bignastyid]

Depends on which i7. Usually its more cache, higher clock speeds, possibly more cores and hyperthreading.

 

[Kelsey2]

What are you using the PC for, need to narrow down what we are talking about

Mostly Gaming, Games like GTA V, Fallout 4 Etc

 

[Kelsey2]

Depends on which i7. Usually its more cache, higher clock speeds, possibly more cores and hyperthreading.

Intel Core i7 7700 (Turbo 4,2GHz; 4x 3,6GHz) QuadCore