should I wait for the intel broadwell series or just get a haswell processor?

TheBlindPenguin · Apr 30, 2014

I'm going to build a computer and use a intel cpu, but I'll have enough money for it in a couple months so should I wait for the i5 or i7 broadwell cpu or just get a haswell cpu?

justcallmetom13 · Apr 30, 2014

I don't think there's much of a difference.

From what I've heard, Broadwell just takes up less power.

Go with Haswell if you're eager.

Supernova1138 · Apr 30, 2014

Broadwell won't be coming out until the end of this year/early next year. Intel is focusing most of their efforts into reducing power consumption and improving their integrated graphics, so the CPU performance improvement is likely not to be huge.

If you'll have the funds in a couple of months, then just grab one of the Haswell refresh processors that will be out by then, it's probably not worth waiting an extra 6 months or so for Broadwell.

ohyouknow · Apr 30, 2014

If you're not burning to build it now. Wait at least until z97 mobos come out.

Tradesman1 · Apr 30, 2014

Z97 mobo due around the 10-11th of this month as well as the Haswell basic CPU refresh models, the K models (4690K - 4790K) will prob be late May-early June, should have better OCing and heat management along with a minor rise of the base clock

JimmiGilbi · May 4, 2014

Tradesman1 :

z97 are coming out early/mid May?

Tradesman1 · May 4, 2014

Yep, Newegg already is now showing them, as available May 10, so that should be the release date for the Haswell Refresh CPUs (non-K models, K models prob, end of May, 1st of June (have heard June 4, but not yet confirmed)

JimmiGilbi · May 7, 2014

Tradesman1 :

Not bad..........When the Z97 comes along I'll grab one. Easy upgrade path too, z97 now, broadwell later....If broadwell is worth it.

Tradesman1 · May 7, 2014

That's my thinking, I've got the Hero now w/ a 4770K (in sig), and have ordered the Z97 Hero already, debating the 4690K or 4790K to pair it with

JimmiGilbi · May 7, 2014

Tradesman1 :

Estimate release on the 4790k is the 11th! If you do get it, I'll buy ya 4770k lol, no seriously lol

logainofhades · May 7, 2014

Hopefully there will be a better motherboard selection for mini-ITX by the time I am ready to do my mini-itx build. The current selection doesn't have M-SATA and there really isn't a decent selection of M.2 SSD's out there.

Tradesman1 · May 7, 2014

Not sure of all the features, but believe Asus is going to release the Z97 Impact around Computex

JimmiGilbi · May 8, 2014

Tradesman1 :

That should be an interesting board

Tradesman1 · May 8, 2014

If I get firmer info will get an update out

JimmiGilbi · May 8, 2014

Tradesman1 :

Sounds good

tracker45 · Jun 20, 2014

Is broadwell only i7 ?

are they making a budget broadwell ? like i3 or something ?

jaguarskx · Jun 20, 2014

Depending on what CPU you currently you might want to wait for Skyrim... I mean Skylake.

Between the Haswell and Broadwell, I would simply get Haswell unless your current CPU is providing adequate performance and you are willing to wait for more info about Broadwell's performance. I have not kept up to date regarding Broadwell, so I am guessing maybe another 5% increase in overall performance.

Yuki Core · Jul 7, 2014

tracker45 :

They have already showcased "Asus t300 chi" tablet which has broadwell, and it's the reason why it's so thin. It's not set to release as far as I know, but this confirms that there should be all kinds of broadwell CPU options.

should I wait for the intel broadwell series or just get a haswell processor?

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