Which is colder 3th or 4th Intel desktop CPU?

[goblinas5]

Which one gen. cpu temperatures are colder on heavy load (gaming) and which one would be better if I don't care about power saving?

 

[firo40]

It would be better to go withthe 4th generation in every sence.

 

[enemy1g]

From what I've read, and through general information, Ivy Bridge (1155) runs a bit cooler than Haswell (1150). But Haswell is newer tech, and is a bit faster.

 

[lxgoldsmith]

While the 3rd gen might be a bit cooler, 4th gen is better in every other way.

 

[funguseater]

If you are going to overclock and don't mind taking a little risk you can remove the "lid" of the CPU and replace the Thermal material (Ivy 1155 and Haswell 1150 use very inferior material and get very hot) Personally I avoid Haswell, although more fun to overclock (not just one setting like ivy) I fear the on chip voltage regulation.

Easiest and cheapest solution is to buy a second hand Sandy Bridge 1155 CPU they are within a few percentage points in performance and you can get them cheap, plus they are rock solid. You don't really need the new on die GPU if you are gaming so all 1155/1150 CPU's are great, even the old 1366 can hold its own.

Just my rambling thoughts. have fun.
Fungi