i5 3570k or 4570k?

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Saxguy101

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Hello,

This summer I am saving up to build a gaming computer, and with all the new components being released, I'm trying to decide what next-gen technology to grab and what to not. I'm definitely gonna get a Gtx 770 as it is at the same price-point of the Gtx 670 (what I originally planned on purchasing). However, I'm not sure if going for a 4570k would be worth it over a 3570k. I will be using this computer for gaming (obviously) and other typical computer things. I'm not going to be doing any hardcore editing or anything like that.

Thanks!
 
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However, I'm not sure if going for a 4570k would be worth it over a 3570k.

1. When you buy, what will be the price difference?
2. If minimal, why buy a last generation CPU (3570k)
3. Which one will be within the budget at that time?
 
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The 4570K is is priced equal to the 3570k. There is no reason to stick with Ivy.

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To be fair, you're probably better off getting an Ivy Bridge i7 when Haswell is out because the performance gain between HW and IB is minimal. The prices for IB should come down though if you're lucky so yeah get the 3770k :)
 
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But he also loses any chance of an upgrade without purchasing a whole new Motherboard.
 
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Ivy Bridge i5 and i7 use the same socket do they not? Having not used Intel before, I can't say for sure but I thought they were unless that isn't what you meant? He's have to swap his motherboard anyway I believe so if he needs to upgrade now, he's better off getting the i7 to last him up until the Skylake architecture comes out, which I'm hearing good things about. hopefully it won't be another Haswell.
 
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So you'd rather sell your CPU and mobo for half the price you bought them for, then buy a newer one of each just so you can have a measly 6%performance gain? Better off just using the cash you'd spend on the parts for a watercooling block and clocking the hell out of an Ivy. Ivy is a good architecture IMO, Haswell is practically the same.
 
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@nathanoakes Sandy and Ivy Bridge are socket 1155. That socket dies with Ivy Bridge. Haswell brings on the start of the new 1150 socket. Therefore the Z68/Z78 boards won't support Haswell, thus meaning if he goes with Ivy he loses an upgrade path since Ivy is the end that socket family.
 
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