As You can probably the question is: Is it worth to upgrade from Intel Xeon X3440 @3.67GHz 1.4V [with HT] to AMD FX 8320 say @4.5-4.7GHz?
Secondary question: Kingston 4x2Gb HyperX @1333Mhz. To upgrade or not?
The aim is to improve gaming performance [@2560x1440] as a priority [also needs to power 2xR7950 CF], I imagine that overall performance will follow suit.
PROS:
- MB+CPU=£200
- 8 Cores and High OC
- PCIe 2.0 2x16 [vs. 2x8 now]
- AMD
Alternatively: Intel i5 4670k
PROS:
- Single Thread performance
- High OC
- Lower TDP
- PCIe 3.0 [no real performance gain but still]
- Raid 0 with TRIM
CONS:
- MB+CPU= £320
- 4 Cores
- Not compatible with Haswell Refresh
I think I can sell my current setup for £100 so, AMD upgrade for £100 or spend more than double that and get i5 4670k - because it IS worth double the money?
Thank you for your insight, in advance.
Secondary question: Kingston 4x2Gb HyperX @1333Mhz. To upgrade or not?
The aim is to improve gaming performance [@2560x1440] as a priority [also needs to power 2xR7950 CF], I imagine that overall performance will follow suit.
PROS:
- MB+CPU=£200
- 8 Cores and High OC
- PCIe 2.0 2x16 [vs. 2x8 now]
- AMD
Alternatively: Intel i5 4670k
PROS:
- Single Thread performance
- High OC
- Lower TDP
- PCIe 3.0 [no real performance gain but still]
- Raid 0 with TRIM
CONS:
- MB+CPU= £320
- 4 Cores
- Not compatible with Haswell Refresh
I think I can sell my current setup for £100 so, AMD upgrade for £100 or spend more than double that and get i5 4670k - because it IS worth double the money?
Thank you for your insight, in advance.
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