[SOLVED] Wich is better? Intel Core i5 7500 vs. Intel Core i7 2600

[alvarofst]

Wich is better
Intel Core i5 7500 3.4GHz, with RAM 8GB DD4
OR
Intel Core i7 2600 3.4 GHz, with RAM 8GB DD3
???

 

[feelinfroggy777]

It really depends on what your are doing with the CPU as to which is better. But in general, Sandy Bridge is getting kinda old and I would not want to go that route in 2018. So I would probably go with the 7500.

 

[mconradie]

The much newer i5 is a bit better in average FPS in games.

Check out Tom's CPU Hierarchy for a rough comparison of CPU going back forever.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

It depends a little on usage.

For gaming, the 7500 will be a little better. For most other things the Hyper threaded I7 will give a little more in muli threaded apps. Even still the 2600 isn't that far behind. Game dependent it comes down to just a few fps difference most of the time, with one or two exceptions.

 

[jawlesspython04]

No point in investing in old hardware.

Get the i5 7500.

 

[huntlong]

The i5 7500 is also old hardware at this point. Are you getting a really good deal on the 7500?

 

[alvarofst]

The i5 7500 is also old hardware at this point. Are you getting a really good deal on the 7500?

I have the opportunity to change my PC, and one option is the core i5

 

[huntlong]

If you have to choose between those two then I’d go with the i5 as well.

 

[spdragoo]

The i5 7500 is also old hardware at this point. Are you getting a really good deal on the 7500?

I have the opportunity to change my PC, and one option is the core i5

What is your current system, then, & what budget are you looking at?