Intel i5 3rd gen or 4th gen

Guest · Oct 15, 2013

Intel i5 3rd gen or 4th gen, which is best for gaming performance. I have a budget of $230. I personally like the i5 3570 (non k)

Nuclear101 · Oct 15, 2013

You're better off with 4th generation, it uses less energy for more performance, and its integrated graphics are better. Also, if you're worried about temperature, both run hot (compared to Sandy-Bridge).

Guest · Oct 15, 2013

Which one i should pick for future proof?

subhadeep082012-1331288 · Oct 16, 2013

if you have a 3rd gen uvy bridge i5 CPU,its definitely not worth to go for has well as we dont see any significant improvement in haswell.IF you have a 1st gen CPU(Clarkedale or Havendale) or sandy bridge then you better upgrade to Haswell.For Gaming ivy bridge and haswell both are very nice players.4th gen basically decrease in power consumption,but temp in some benchmarks are very high.For the 4570k just check ou this video:http://

Guest · Oct 16, 2013

well i have a intel core 2 duo and will upgrade my pc this week for bf 4. So anyone please suggest a the best intel cpu for $230

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

4th gen is the obvious choice if you want "future proof" since it introduced a new socket (LGA 1150)

subhadeep082012-1331288 · Oct 16, 2013

Go for this CPU but remember you need a mobo with LGA 1150:http://

Guest · Oct 16, 2013

i5 4670k is a bit more than my budget

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

Considering an i5 3570k is about $30 cheaper than the 4670k right now I think that's the better deal.

You'll need a new mobo either way.

subhadeep082012-1331288 · Oct 16, 2013

Then try ou this:http://

Guest · Oct 16, 2013

So guys you all think i5 3570k is acceptable over 4670k?

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

i5 3570k for $209

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

Guest · Oct 16, 2013

So i will go for i5 3570k and the best mobo for it and under $70. I am on a bit tight budget

subhadeep082012-1331288 · Oct 16, 2013

Go for the Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H:http://

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

Get the i5 4440 for $179 and don't cheap out on the motherboard.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8526351&CatId=1969

It will still be a HUUUUUUGE upgrade over what you have now.

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

I would rather have a 4440 and a really good mobo than a 3570k and a mediocre mobo.

Plus going 4th gen is more future proof since there will be probably two more generations on the 1150 socket.

subhadeep082012-1331288 · Oct 16, 2013

i5 3570k outperforms the i5 4440

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

i5 3570k outperforms the i5 4440

Sure it does, but it's $30 more expensive and that comes straight off of the cost of a motherboard.

subhadeep082012-1331288 · Oct 16, 2013

CTurbo :

But he has additional 70$ for the motherboard besides buying the 3570k

Guest · Oct 16, 2013

what to buy guys? you all confused me now. tell the best performer in cpu.

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

The performance difference between 3rd and 4th gen i5s are negligible, but the 4th gen is more "future proof".

Get whichever one has the better deal. Right now, it's the 3570k for $209 on newegg

Guest · Oct 16, 2013

i have seen on youtube the 3570k as a gaming beast..is it so?

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

Yes it is

Guest · Oct 16, 2013

So the 4670k is not better than 3570k other than money wise?

CTurbo · Oct 16, 2013

4670k pros- slightly higher IPC, slightly more efficient, and has a few more up-to-date instructions and features.
4670k cons- slightly lower thermal headroom for overclocking.

Get whichever is cheaper. Period.

Intel i5 3rd gen or 4th gen

Guest

Guest

Honorable

Guest

Guest

Honorable

Guest

Guest

Pizza Monster

Honorable

Guest

Guest

Pizza Monster

Honorable

Guest

Guest

Pizza Monster

Guest

Guest

Honorable

Pizza Monster

Pizza Monster

Honorable

Pizza Monster

Honorable

Guest

Guest

Pizza Monster

Guest

Guest

Pizza Monster

Guest

Guest

Pizza Monster

Share this page