Dilemma, i7-4771 or i5-4670k. Please help advise.

Christopher Barnes · Mar 1, 2014

I have a Asus Z87 Sabertooth mobo with an i7-4771 proc. An overclockable mobo with a locked proc. But my sons new build has an Asus B85M-E mobo which is not overclockable. Was gonna get him i5-4570 but was thinking should I get i5 4670k and put my I7-4771 in his mobo and the i5-4670k in my sabertooth since mine is mostly used for gaming. Or should I stick with the i7? Any thoughts? Thank you for taking the time to help.

CTurbo · Mar 1, 2014

Yes get a 4670k and switch them. That would be perfect for everybody.

veladem · Mar 1, 2014

Grab the unlocked 4670K, you'll have fun overclocking, and it's more then enough for gaming.

Ahmadjon · Mar 1, 2014

If gaming i5 and i7 are same in performance

Christopher Barnes · Mar 1, 2014

Thanks guys for your answers appreciate it. I was kinda leaning that way but wasn't sure if i would be taking a step backwards. My current build is Asus Z87 Sabertooth// i7-4771// Samsung 840 EVO 256GB ssd// Evga geforce GTX 770 w/acx cool// Corsair vengeance 24GB DDR// WD 2TBlack series high peform hdd// Corsair AX 860 PSU// and Coolermaster CM Storm trooper full ATX Tower.

CTurbo · Mar 1, 2014

An overclocked i5 can outperform a locked i7 in gaming. This seems like an easy decision.

Christopher Barnes · Mar 1, 2014

Ahmadjon :

I'm currently getting about 60-70fps playing SWTOR on Ultra high graphics. hopefully that i5-4670k will keep me there, a boost would be even nicer.

CTurbo · Mar 1, 2014

And your son will love the 4771

Christopher Barnes · Mar 1, 2014

CTurbo :

thanks turbo i'm pretty new to this whole enthusiast thing,lol. I researched components night and day for several weeks then watched video on how to build a rig on YouTube for a week then built my first rig in 4 hours on first try. It turned out so well my son asked me to build him a new rig and is very happy to be getting that I7-4771 to go with his mobo. I'll be picking up the new CPU tomorrow so thanks for your help.

CTurbo · Mar 1, 2014

Glad to help

Ahmadjon · Mar 1, 2014

Christopher Barnes :

I'm really happy with my i5-4670k i have upgraded my PC from 7~8 years usage!!!
My previous system was Intel Celeron 315D (single core) CPU, GeForce FX-5500 GPU, and 768MB mixed no name RAM now my system 100500+ times faster than previous

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